What does the admissions demand data show for Cromer Academy?

Cromer Academy recorded 139 first-choice applications and 141 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Cromer Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Cromer Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Cromer Academy's exam results?

Cromer Academy's published exam results include: 59% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 48.1. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Cromer Academy

North Norfolk, NR27 0EXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

May 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

139 1st-choice / 141 offers made

Ranking

#929

of 3,141 nationally

About Cromer Academy

Cromer Academy is a state-funded secondary school in North Norfolk, East of England, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 665 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 720.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (24 May 2023). The published Attainment 8 score was 48.1 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 139 first-preference applications and 141 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Norwich Road, Cromer, North Norfolk, NR27 0EX
Headteacher	Mr John Vincent
Local Authority	Norfolk
Number of Pupils	665
Free School Meals (FSM)	25.6%
School Capacity	665 / 720 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

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Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Cromer Academy

North Norfolk, NR27 0EXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

May 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

139 1st-choice / 141 offers made

Ranking

#929

of 3,141 nationally

About Cromer Academy

Cromer Academy is a state-funded secondary school in North Norfolk, East of England, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 665 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 720.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Norwich Road, Cromer, North Norfolk, NR27 0EX
Headteacher	Mr John Vincent
Local Authority	Norfolk
Number of Pupils	665
Free School Meals (FSM)	25.6%
School Capacity	665 / 720 (92% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cromer Academy

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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About Cromer Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Cromer Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

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