Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
URN: 138793 • Great Yarmouth NR30 3DT
Overview
- Name
- Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
- URN
- 138793
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Garry Russon (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01493855304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dickens Avenue, Great Yarmouth NR30 3DT
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
URN: 138793
LA: Norfolk
TOWN: Great Yarmouth
POSTCODE: NR30 3DT
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy sponsor led
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 420
CAPACITY: 472
FSM_PCT: 58.10
WEBSITE: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/greatyarmouthprimary
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Welcome to Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
WELCOME TO GREAT YARMOUTH PRIMARY ACADEMY We're striving to raise the achievement of every child so that they are able to thrive in their next stage of education READ MORE WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT, EXCITING EDUCATION We have created a culture where our pupils are passionate and enthusiastic learners Find out More Great Yarmouth Primary Academy Open Evening Date: Tuesday 14th October Time: 3:45 to 4:45pm We are holding our Open Evening on Tuesday 14th October. This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about our school, speak with our teachers and take home a copy of our prospectus. We really look forward to meeting you! Take a look at our prospectus! Read More 0 / 01 1 Apply for a place Read More Ofsted Read More Term dates Read More 0 / 03 Welcome from the Principal At Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, we develop well-rounded pupils who want to develop and become active citizens within society. Everyone at GYPA is asked to do three things... Read More From the Principal Latest News & Social All News Follow Us July 7th 2025 Javelins, Jumps and Races: Primary Athletics Marks Final Primary Sport Event of the Year April 8th 2025 An Adventure Through Books: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy’s Engaging Reading Challenges March 27th 2025 Young Pianists Shine in a Day of Musical Excellence March 21st 2025 Super Football Skills on Show at Annual Trust Primary Tournament February 17th 2025 A day of discovery for pupils at the Science Museum February 11th 2025 Multiplying Enthusiasm in Maths at Primary Maths Challenge December 6th 2024 CBeebies visit three Great Yarmouth schools for new series of “I Can Do It, You Can Too†December 5th 2024 Carols and Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas with Inspiration Trust Schools November 25th 2024 Growing Voices: Primary Olympiad Brings Norfolk Pupils Together for Creative Expression October 18th 2024 An Inspiring Week of Live Music across Norfolk and North Suffolk April 24th 2023 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy launching after-school STEM Club following funding from STEMPOINT December 8th 2022 Ringing in Christmas with Inspiration Trust’s 8th Annual Carol Service November 25th 2022 Charles Darwin Primary School Claims Top Spot at Trust-Wide Dodgeball Tournament November 18th 2022 Inspiration Trust's 8th Annual Christmas Carol Service November 17th 2022 Choral Poetry Recital Inaugurates Primary Olympiad for Inspiration Trust October 21st 2022 An Incredible Week of Music for Inspiration Trust June 27th 2022 Barnardo's 25th Annual Big Toddle March 29th 2022 Maths Hub Challenge Day March 1st 2022 90s brass band takeover Great Yarmouth Primary Academy's assembly with Music Masterclass July 12th 2021 Great Yarmouth Primary has been rated as ‘good with outstanding leadership' by Ofsted March 29th 2021 Get involved in #InspireArtMonth this Easter March 18th 2021 Inspiration Trust launches Art Month to boost mental health and encourage creativity March 8th 2021 Studying languages - information for families March 8th 2021 Athena Mills-Vingoe: "Languages really opened up my mind to how big the world is" March 8th 2021 Aline Meier: "Invest in languages - the opportunities are endless" March 5th 2021 Nina Torin: "I would encourage every student to explore languages, you have no idea where it might lead" March 2nd 2021 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy ‘providing a highly effective education provision for all pupils' February 24th 2021 Inspiration Trust announces new Chief Executive February 22nd 2021 All students will return to school from Monday 8th March February 8th 2021 Inspiration Trust teacher joins NHS workers to release a charity music single - watch the BBC interview December 14th 2020 Inspiration Trust Art Competition winners have been announced! November 3rd 2020 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy will remain open during lockdown September 22nd 2020 Update from the Principal June 1st 2020 Please read our returning to school leaflet​​​â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
URN: 138793
LA: Norfolk
TOWN: Great Yarmouth
POSTCODE: NR30 3DT
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy sponsor led
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 420
CAPACITY: 472
FSM_PCT: 58.10
WEBSITE: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/greatyarmouthprimary
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Welcome to Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
WELCOME TO GREAT YARMOUTH PRIMARY ACADEMY We're striving to raise the achievement of every child so that they are able to thrive in their next stage of education READ MORE WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT, EXCITING EDUCATION We have created a culture where our pupils are passionate and enthusiastic learners Find out More Great Yarmouth Primary Academy Open Evening Date: Tuesday 14th October Time: 3:45 to 4:45pm We are holding our Open Evening on Tuesday 14th October. This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about our school, speak with our teachers and take home a copy of our prospectus. We really look forward to meeting you! Take a look at our prospectus! Read More 0 / 01 1 Apply for a place Read More Ofsted Read More Term dates Read More 0 / 03 Welcome from the Principal At Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, we develop well-rounded pupils who want to develop and become active citizens within society. Everyone at GYPA is asked to do three things... Read More From the Principal Latest News & Social All News Follow Us July 7th 2025 Javelins, Jumps and Races: Primary Athletics Marks Final Primary Sport Event of the Year April 8th 2025 An Adventure Through Books: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy’s Engaging Reading Challenges March 27th 2025 Young Pianists Shine in a Day of Musical Excellence March 21st 2025 Super Football Skills on Show at Annual Trust Primary Tournament February 17th 2025 A day of discovery for pupils at the Science Museum February 11th 2025 Multiplying Enthusiasm in Maths at Primary Maths Challenge December 6th 2024 CBeebies visit three Great Yarmouth schools for new series of “I Can Do It, You Can Too†December 5th 2024 Carols and Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas with Inspiration Trust Schools November 25th 2024 Growing Voices: Primary Olympiad Brings Norfolk Pupils Together for Creative Expression October 18th 2024 An Inspiring Week of Live Music across Norfolk and North Suffolk April 24th 2023 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy launching after-school STEM Club following funding from STEMPOINT December 8th 2022 Ringing in Christmas with Inspiration Trust’s 8th Annual Carol Service November 25th 2022 Charles Darwin Primary School Claims Top Spot at Trust-Wide Dodgeball Tournament November 18th 2022 Inspiration Trust's 8th Annual Christmas Carol Service November 17th 2022 Choral Poetry Recital Inaugurates Primary Olympiad for Inspiration Trust October 21st 2022 An Incredible Week of Music for Inspiration Trust June 27th 2022 Barnardo's 25th Annual Big Toddle March 29th 2022 Maths Hub Challenge Day March 1st 2022 90s brass band takeover Great Yarmouth Primary Academy's assembly with Music Masterclass July 12th 2021 Great Yarmouth Primary has been rated as ‘good with outstanding leadership' by Ofsted March 29th 2021 Get involved in #InspireArtMonth this Easter March 18th 2021 Inspiration Trust launches Art Month to boost mental health and encourage creativity March 8th 2021 Studying languages - information for families March 8th 2021 Athena Mills-Vingoe: "Languages really opened up my mind to how big the world is" March 8th 2021 Aline Meier: "Invest in languages - the opportunities are endless" March 5th 2021 Nina Torin: "I would encourage every student to explore languages, you have no idea where it might lead" March 2nd 2021 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy ‘providing a highly effective education provision for all pupils' February 24th 2021 Inspiration Trust announces new Chief Executive February 22nd 2021 All students will return to school from Monday 8th March February 8th 2021 Inspiration Trust teacher joins NHS workers to release a charity music single - watch the BBC interview December 14th 2020 Inspiration Trust Art Competition winners have been announced! November 3rd 2020 Great Yarmouth Primary Academy will remain open during lockdown September 22nd 2020 Update from the Principal June 1st 2020 Please read our returning to school leaflet​​​â€
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Nearby alternatives
- Hillside Primary School (63.7)
- Woodlands Primary Academy (62.5)
- Ormiston Herman Academy (62.2)
- Hopton Church of England Primary School (62.2)
- Northgate Primary School, Great Yarmouth (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 420
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 58.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | 217 | 203 | 472 | 58.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 220 | 202 | 472 | 60.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 204 | 208 | 472 | 60.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 204 | 208 | 472 | 60.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 206 | 190 | 472 | 57.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 204 | 196 | 472 | 52.70 |
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