Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Salisbury Road Great Yarmouth NR30 4LS |
| Phone | 01493842061 |
| Reference Number | 142883 |
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is continuing to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education since its last inspection in 2019. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, encouraging not only academic success but also personal development. The strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a culture of support and achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils who benefit from various opportunities provided by the school. Leaders have ambitious plans for the school’s growth, including the recently introduced sixth-form provision, indicating a commitment to expanding and enhancing the educational offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 895 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.26%
Girls: 53.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 108 | 191 |
| 8 | 86 | 96 | 182 |
| 9 | 94 | 89 | 183 |
| 10 | 91 | 90 | 181 |
| 11 | 60 | 98 | 158 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.2% |
| White, Other | 14.9% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud to attend and value the school community.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong focus on developing core knowledge and skills in the curriculum.
- Rapid and sustained progress in reading for struggling pupils.
- Effective personal development curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Communication of behaviour expectations to staff is not always effective.
- Pupil attendance remains below desired levels.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 11 | 6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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Northgate Primary School
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BP |
0.37 miles |
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North Denes Primary School and Nursery
North Denes Primary School and Nursery, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4HF |
0.63 miles |
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St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1NL |
0.67 miles |
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St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
St Peter's Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3BQ |
1.17 miles |
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Cobholm Primary Academy
Mill Road, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0BA |
1.18 miles |
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Southtown Primary School
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1.43 miles |
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Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy
Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ER |
1.57 miles |
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1.67 miles |
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Caister Junior School
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2.14 miles |
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Caister Infant With Nursery School
Kingston Avenue, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5ET |
2.14 miles |
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Wroughton Infant Academy
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2.51 miles |
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Wroughton Junior Academy
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2.51 miles |
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St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School
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2.61 miles |
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Stradbroke Primary Academy
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LZ |
3.02 miles |
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Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
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3.33 miles |
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Homefield VC CofE Primary School
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3.34 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
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3.37 miles |
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Ormiston Herman Academy
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3.6 miles |
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Woodlands Primary Academy
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3.61 miles |
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3.95 miles |
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Bure Park Specialist Academy
16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE |
0.42 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre
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0.63 miles |
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0.63 miles |
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2.41 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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2.7 miles |
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2.7 miles |
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2.88 miles |
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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
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3.95 miles |