Schools in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth has 40 schools: 30 primary and 10 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 38 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Caister Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (47.9 in 2026). Among primary schools, Stradbroke Primary Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (87% in 2025).
- 42 schools
- 10 secondary
- 30 primary
Secondary Schools in Great Yarmouth
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caister Academy | Good | 47.9 (2026) | +0.30 (2024) | 657 |
| 2 | Ormiston Venture Academy | Outstanding | 45.7 (2026) | +0.51 (2024) | 889 |
| 3 | Flegg High Ormiston Academy | Requires Improvement | 45.7 (2026) | -0.56 (2024) | 648 |
| 4 | Lynn Grove Academy | Good | 41.8 (2026) | +0.17 (2024) | 1,113 |
| 5 | Great Yarmouth Charter Academy | Good | 41.8 (2026) | -0.01 (2024) | 882 |
| 6 | Cliff Park Ormiston Academy | Good | 36.8 (2026) | -0.70 (2024) | 812 |
| 7 | Bure Park Specialist Academy | Good | – | – | 87 |
| 8 | East Norfolk Sixth Form College | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea | Good | – | – | 198 |
| 10 | Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre | – | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Great Yarmouth
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.