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
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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.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
183
Pupils
195
Boys
141
Girls
54
FSM %
57.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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