Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery
Great Yarmouth, NR30 3DT · Norfolk · primary school
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239th 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 — 3.1/10 against 903 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join STEM Club, play dodgeball, athletics and football, and participate in music lessons, the Battle of the Bands, piano competitions, and choral poetry recitals. Trips include a visit to the Science Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the after-school club structure its daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery
Overview
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery is described as a "highly inclusive school" where pupils face "significant and multiple barriers to learning." Despite many children starting with development below expectations, the school provides a "calm and happy place to learn" where staff effectively support progress from various starting points.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with staff skilled at identifying needs and providing effective support, including the ‘11 before 11’ programme and ‘The Lighthouse’ for additional care.
- Personal development is at a "Strong standard," driven by core values of "courage, kindness and respect" which are "lived and breathed across the school."
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, with suspensions having "reduced significantly" and bullying described as "rare."
- Leaders have taken "effective steps" to improve attendance, particularly for vulnerable groups, through targeted support and family engagement.
- The curriculum is "sequenced well, ambitious and continually refined," with close links to the local secondary school ensuring smooth transitions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "quality first teaching takes into account the typical gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding of the curriculum content," including in the Early Years.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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