SchoolScoresCaister Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Caister Junior School, Kingston Avenue, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5ET
01493 728223 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Great Yarmouth comparisons use the 12 of its 32 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Great Yarmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Great Yarmouth figures pool parents at the Great Yarmouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
71% — 15 points above the Norfolk average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 14th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 30 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Caister Infant With Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- North Denes Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northgate Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormesby Village Junior School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormesby Village Infant School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cobholm Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Caister Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Caister Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Caister Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Caister Junior School?
87% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Caister Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120795.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.