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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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