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Cromer Academy
Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.2 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
650
Capacity
720
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, while 59% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a robust foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 51% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.92288, 1.30420 · NR27 0EX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN137431
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cromer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cromer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2016.
Is Cromer Academy a good school?
Cromer Academy scores 83.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cromer Academy in GCSEs?
Cromer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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