Caister Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Caister Academy.

Great Yarmouth, NR305LS Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 January 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Windsor Road
Caister-on-Sea
Great Yarmouth, NR305LS
Phone
1493720542
Website
caisteracademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141331
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Windsor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5LS
Website
www.caisteracademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
805 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
679
Free School Meals
39.2% (266 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
47.3 (+7.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
113
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
679 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Opportunity Character Community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: We are a successful school with strong links to our community. Our four core values are Ambition, Opportunity, Character and Community.

Admissions Criteria

The academy has reduced the Published Admission Number (PAN) from 165 to 150 in 2026/27 and 2027-28, then reducing to 120 by 2028/29. Selection of up to 10% of our pupils on the basis of aptitude for the Performing Arts.

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