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Caister Academy

Caister Academy, Great Yarmouth
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Caister Academy

Windsor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5LS

A Good-rated secondary school in Great Yarmouth.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
635
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.4%
Attainment 8
49.4
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.9%
Basics 9-5
45.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.5%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
9.2%
EBacc 9-4
12.8%
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About Caister Academy

Caister Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 35 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 635 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5LS | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Caister Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Caister Academy

What is Caister Academy's Ofsted rating?
Caister Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about Caister Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 35 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Caister Academy.
What are Caister Academy's latest exam results?
Caister Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Caister Academy located?
Caister Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR30 5LS).
How many pupils attend Caister Academy?
Caister Academy has around 635 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Caister Academy with other schools?
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