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Caister Academy
Windsor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.8 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
635
Capacity
805
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this secondary school demonstrates solid community support. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.4 places it in the top 32% nationally, and 68% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 49.4 | Top 32% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other9.3%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.65382, 1.72827 · NR30 5LS
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141331
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.caisteracademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Caister Academy rated by Ofsted?
Caister Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is Caister Academy a good school?
Caister Academy scores 70.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Caister Academy?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Caister Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Caister Academy in GCSEs?
Caister Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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