John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
URN: 121265 • Great Yarmouth NR30 5QW
Overview
- Name
- John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
- URN
- 121265
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Belinda Brookes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01493720158
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St George's Drive, Great Yarmouth NR30 5QW
Summary
John Grant School, located in Caister-on-Sea, is a foundation special school that caters to a diverse range of needs, including specialist provisions for autism and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). With a current enrolment of 195 pupils, the school has a capacity of 183 and maintains a strong commitment to supporting students' varied and complex needs through a flexible approach to education.
The school focuses on both academic progress and the development of essential life skills, such as social interaction, independence, and communication. Pupils are assessed using the "John Grant Levels," which track their progress in a tailored manner, ensuring that each child's unique learning pace is respected. The school encourages the use of various communication strategies, including speech, signing, and electronic aids, to best support each student.
Head Teacher Belinda Brookes, who has extensive experience in special education, leads the school with a vision for continuous improvement. John Grant School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing community environment, welcoming parents and visitors to engage with the school through open evenings and other events.
The school focuses on both academic progress and the development of essential life skills, such as social interaction, independence, and communication. Pupils are assessed using the "John Grant Levels," which track their progress in a tailored manner, ensuring that each child's unique learning pace is respected. The school encourages the use of various communication strategies, including speech, signing, and electronic aids, to best support each student.
Head Teacher Belinda Brookes, who has extensive experience in special education, leads the school with a vision for continuous improvement. John Grant School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing community environment, welcoming parents and visitors to engage with the school through open evenings and other events.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Accreditation (other)
- Specialist Provision for Autism (other)
- Welcome to John Grant School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Novaturient School (50.8)
- Bure Park Specialist Academy (45.7)
- Brooklands Centre (45.2)
- Cre8 Futures Learning Centre (40.2)
- Senior Tutorial Centre (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 195 | 141 | 54 | 183 | 57.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 184 | 138 | 46 | 183 | 58.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 131 | 42 | 173 | 53.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 131 | 42 | 173 | 53.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 150 | 109 | 41 | 149 | 55.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 143 | 107 | 36 | 143 | 44.80 |
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