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Cromer Academy

North Norfolk, NR27 0EXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.26
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
135 1st-choice / 136 places
Ranking
#929
of 3,141 nationally

About Cromer Academy

Cromer Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of +0.26 places it well above the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02, meaning its pupils make significantly more academic progress between age 11 and 16 than their peers across the county. That gap is not marginal — it’s a full 0.28 of a grade per subject, which in practical terms lifts the school into the top 30% nationally and second in the North Norfolk district of seven schools. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 47 also suggests students leave with solid GCSE results, though the real standout is how much value the school adds: pupils arrive with broadly average starting points and leave with stronger outcomes than the typical Norfolk secondary delivers. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across inspections, and its leadership and management were judged Outstanding in the most recent graded inspection back in 2016.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNorwich Road, Cromer, North Norfolk, NR27 0EX
HeadteacherJohn Vincent
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils650
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity650 / 720 (90% 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.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsICT SuiteTennis CourtsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

HockeyNetballAthleticsSwimmingTennisCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cromer Academy

Cromer Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.