Lynn Grove Academy

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Christian
Address Lynn Grove
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 8AP
Phone 01493661406
Reference Number 137541

Lynn Grove Academy is performing well overall, demonstrating a solid standard of education across key areas such as behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school has fostered a positive and inclusive environment where students feel safe and respected, encouraging both their academic and personal growth. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to learn effectively, supported by dedicated staff who understand the needs of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Notably, the school has a strong focus on reading, with extensive resources and plans to aid struggling pupils. However, there are areas requiring attention, particularly regarding pupil behaviour, as some students do not consistently meet behavioural expectations, leading to high suspension rates. While steps have been taken to improve behaviour, this remains an area where the school must continue to focus its efforts. Attendance is another issue, as it has not yet reached consistently high levels, although measures are in place to improve this situation. The school is committed to further enhancing these aspects as it moves forward.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1109
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.05%
Girls: 49.95%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 32.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.6

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 123 107 230
8 112 116 228
9 113 101 214
10 100 111 211
11 107 119 226

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 87%
White, Other 5.9%
Mixed, Other 2.3%
Indian 1.5%
White & Asian 1%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
African 0.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Pakistani 0.3%
Irish 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
Last Report Date 18 Oct 2023
Date Report
18 Oct 2023 School inspection:
09 May 2017 Full inspection:
22 Sep 2015 Monitoring visit
13 May 2015 Full inspection:
11 Mar 2015 Monitoring visit
12 Nov 2014 Monitoring visit
01 May 2014 Monitoring visit
04 Dec 2013 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
07 Oct 2010 Full inspection:
Previously as Lynn Grove VA High School
07 Oct 2010 Full inspection:
13 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
13 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
30 Oct 2000 Full inspection
30 Oct 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Positive and inclusive school environment
  • Strong emphasis on personal development
  • Well-structured and sequenced curriculum
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
  • Rigorous safeguarding arrangements
  • Proactive school council and anti-bullying ambassadors
  • Highly regarded reading resources and library

Areas for Improvement

  • High rates of pupil suspensions not meeting behaviour expectations
  • Inconsistent attendance levels across pupil groups

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
44.2

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41.5%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 62.1%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 138 15
Third Preference 39 0
From another Local Authority 7 2

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