Caister Junior School
Great Yarmouth, NR30 5ET · Norfolk · primary school
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58th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 2,182 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caister Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the coming year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Caister Junior School
Overview
Caister Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “confident and respectful citizens” who feel “happy and safe.” The institution fosters a positive environment where students act as “agents of change,” ensuring inclusivity and understanding that “derogatory language is not tolerated.”
Strengths
- The school offers a “rich, broad curriculum” with “well structured” lessons and familiar routines that help pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” benefiting from adaptations and a calm space called ‘The Hive’ where “distractions are minimal.”
- Early readers receive “lots of extra help” from well-trained staff, developing into “confident, fluent readers” with a passion for books that evoke discussion on social issues.
- The school “promotes equality of opportunity and diversity extremely well,” enriching learning through trips, clubs, and activities that build character and resilience.
- Leaders have successfully reduced staff workload without compromising education quality, while governors remain “well informed” to make decisions in pupils’ best interests.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review curriculum sequencing in some subjects to help pupils “make connections in their learning” and better integrate new knowledge.
- Leaders must establish shared expectations for written work to ensure grammar, spelling, and punctuation are consistently checked, as current variability makes some writing “difficult to read.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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