Caister Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Windsor Road Caister-on-Sea Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 5LS |
| Phone | 01493720542 |
| Reference Number | 141331 |
Caister Academy continues to be recognized as a good school, demonstrating strong leadership and a positive learning environment. Pupils report enjoying their time at school and appreciate the well-structured curriculum that supports their academic and personal development. Notably, the school has made improvements in its reading support programs, particularly for pupils struggling with literacy, which creates a solid foundation for their overall learning. The school is under the leadership of experienced officials from the Creative Education Trust, contributing to its effective management and educational strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 635 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.55%
Girls: 49.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 55 | 130 |
| 8 | 79 | 74 | 153 |
| 9 | 66 | 62 | 128 |
| 10 | 54 | 59 | 113 |
| 11 | 47 | 64 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.3% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high expectations for pupils
- Well-structured curriculum that supports academic development
- Effective reading support for struggling pupils
- Consistent and calm classroom routines
- High participation in extracurricular electives
- Well-considered personal, social, and health education curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not as effectively designed or taught
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Caister Junior School
Caister Junior School, Kingston Avenue, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET |
0.28 miles |
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Caister Infant With Nursery School
Kingston Avenue, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET |
0.28 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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Ormesby Village Junior School
North Road, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3LA |
2.27 miles |
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Ormesby Village Infant School
Spruce Avenue, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RY |
2.4 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BP |
2.44 miles |
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St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
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2.97 miles |
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Cobholm Primary Academy
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3.21 miles |
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Hemsby Primary School
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3.42 miles |
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Filby Primary School
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3.53 miles |
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St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
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3.56 miles |
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3.63 miles |
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3.84 miles |
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4.06 miles |
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Rollesby Primary School
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4.56 miles |
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Winterton Primary School and Nursery
Black Street, Winterton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4AP |
4.58 miles |
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Fleggburgh CofE Primary School
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4.77 miles |
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Wroughton Infant Academy
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4.8 miles |
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Wroughton Junior Academy
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4.8 miles |
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St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School
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4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
St George's Drive, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW |
0.5 miles |
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Bure Park Specialist Academy
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2.05 miles |
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2.41 miles |
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3.04 miles |
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3.04 miles |
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4.86 miles |
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