SchoolScoresCobholm Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Mill Road, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0BA
01493 602653 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 February 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Great Yarmouth comparisons use the 3 of its 32 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 29 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 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 5% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 77% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 9% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 84% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 12% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 72% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 51% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 7% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 67% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 15% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 10% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 75% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
59% — 3 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 32 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Southtown Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northgate Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Primary School and St George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wroughton Infant Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Wroughton Junior Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Denes Primary School and Nursery 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cobholm Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cobholm Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Cobholm Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cobholm Primary Academy?
70% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Cobholm Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cobholm Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Cobholm Primary Academy as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141359.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.