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Caister Academy
Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 11–16635 pupilsNone
Caister Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Great Yarmouth, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 635 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, Caister Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Great Yarmouth can view Caister Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.4
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
EBacc entry17%
EBacc average point score4.02
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Great Yarmouth
All schools in Great Yarmouth →Caister Junior SchoolGood · 0.3 miCaister Infant With Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 miJohn Grant School, Caister-on-Sea0.5 miNorth Denes Primary School and NurseryGood · 1.8 miBure Park Specialist AcademyGood · 2.0 miNorthgate Primary School2.4 mi
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