Caister Academy

About Caister Academy

Caister Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Great Yarmouth community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 635 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Caister Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Seath, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.30 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 47.3. Additionally, ranked 826th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 6 in Great Yarmouth.

Caister Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 273 applications for 147 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 150 were first-preference applications.

Caister Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (35 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Caister Academy include Dining Hall, Theatre, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Swimming Pool, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Badminton, Hockey, Rounders, Football and 6 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Young Enterprise, Film Club, Newspaper and 3 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Great Yarmouth, Caister Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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