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Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4LS, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
895
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 85% nationally, this school demonstrates a solid academic foundation. However, only 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to academic progress, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older 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. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.2%
White Other14.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.9%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
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52.61920, 1.73549 · NR30 4LS
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Frequently asked questions
What is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy a good school?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Great Yarmouth Charter Academy in GCSEs?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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