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Great Yarmouth Charter Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
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Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
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- Great Yarmouth NR30 4LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most current pupils make strong progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have established high expectations of behaviour resulting in a calm, purposeful learning environment.
Academic Progress: Pupils perform exceptionally well in some subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and make right choices
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate opportunities for training and professional development provided by the trust.
Current Educational Practices: Weekly training sessions balance whole-school priorities with individual improvement needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Support for teachers new to the profession and firm action taken where practice hasn't improved.
Qualifications and Training: Subject leaders receive regular professional development
Strengths and Challenges: Staff enjoy working and understand their role's significance
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils awarded ‘golden tickets’ for achievements
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can contribute through support roles and feedback mechanisms involving governors.
Communication: Communication has improved but a small minority of parents still have concerns about clarity.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents see the changes as positive, although communication still needs improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put credible plans in place to add further breadth to the curriculum.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong ambition to provide high-quality study programmes
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders need to continue improving communication so all parents understand the school's ethos and approach to managing behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders must ensure clear communication of expectations
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils report feeling safe and that bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships with external agencies allow pupils to get extra help if needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Structured environment for pupil safety
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extra-curricular activities allows pupils to pursue sporting, cultural, or artistic interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are supported in balancing academics with various extra-curricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy outdoor spaces which promote positive interaction.
Extracurricular Offerings: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme participation
Career Counselling Services: There is a coherent program of careers education with visiting speakers from various industries.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders ensure pupils know about pathways for further study provided locally.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice with employer links
Preparation for Sixth Form: Ambition to offer high-quality programmes
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leadership for SEND is effective; staff are trained and supported to meet pupils' needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Appropriate adaptations ensure curriculum access
Subjects Offered: The curriculum embodies trust’s principles providing knowledge in core subjects and experience in arts and culture.
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About Us
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 941 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1