Caister Academy
URN: 141331 • Great Yarmouth NR30 5LS
Overview
- Name
- Caister Academy
- URN
- 141331
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Seath (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01493720542
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 5LS
Summary
Caister Academy, located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 635 students, against a capacity of 805. As an academy sponsor-led institution under the Creative Education Trust, Caister Academy is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritises the safety and success of its students. The school promotes four core values: Ambition, Opportunity, Character, and Community, which guide its educational approach and community engagement.
The curriculum at Caister Academy is designed to be rigorous and traditional, complemented by a diverse range of subjects in the arts, technology, and sports. The school places emphasis on personal development, equipping students with essential life skills and encouraging them to understand the reasons behind positive behaviours. An extensive enrichment programme offers students various extracurricular activities, promoting exploration and personal growth beyond the classroom.
Caister Academy aims to prepare students not only academically but also as responsible members of society. The school encourages a sense of pride and service within the community, fostering a desire in students to contribute positively to society after graduation. The academy is currently consulting on changes to its admissions policy for the upcoming years, which will see a gradual reduction in the Published Admission Number.
The curriculum at Caister Academy is designed to be rigorous and traditional, complemented by a diverse range of subjects in the arts, technology, and sports. The school places emphasis on personal development, equipping students with essential life skills and encouraging them to understand the reasons behind positive behaviours. An extensive enrichment programme offers students various extracurricular activities, promoting exploration and personal growth beyond the classroom.
Caister Academy aims to prepare students not only academically but also as responsible members of society. The school encourages a sense of pride and service within the community, fostering a desire in students to contribute positively to society after graduation. The academy is currently consulting on changes to its admissions policy for the upcoming years, which will see a gradual reduction in the Published Admission Number.
Nearby alternatives
- Flegg High School (63.4)
- Lynn Grove Academy (54.4)
- Great Yarmouth Charter Academy (46.5)
- Caister High School (45.2)
- Cliff Park High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 805
- Pupils
- 635
- Boys
- 321
- Girls
- 314
- FSM %
- 39.40
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 635 | 321 | 314 | 805 | 39.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 679 | 317 | 362 | 805 | 37.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 698 | 323 | 375 | 805 | 34.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 698 | 323 | 375 | 805 | 34.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 685 | 326 | 359 | 805 | 31.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 685 | 328 | 357 | 805 | 26.30 |
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