SchoolScoresGreat Yarmouth Charter Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Christian
Part of INSPIRATION TRUST
Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4LS
01493 842061 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 June 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
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Great Yarmouth comparisons use the 4 of its 6 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 67% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 69% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 50% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 56% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 39% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 54% | 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
157 pupils in this year group.
34% — 11 points below the Norfolk average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.6 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
147 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points below the Norfolk average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 43% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2023/24
14 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D- | C+ | C+ |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 22% | 25% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 8% | 48% | 51% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 17.4 | 32.4 | 34.4 |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2023/24. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 160 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 160 |
| Of those, offered a place | 148 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 227 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Christian school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.4% | 25.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.7% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 8.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.5% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 41.8 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded12 pupils | 1.34% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Higher than 45% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Caister Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lynn Grove Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- East Norfolk Sixth Form College 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Great Yarmouth Charter Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Great Yarmouth Charter Academy?
75% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Great Yarmouth Charter Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 160 families put Great Yarmouth Charter Academy as their first choice for 160 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 148 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 142883.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.