Lynn Grove Academy
Great Yarmouth, NR31 8AP · Norfolk · secondary school
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29th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. 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 — 5.2/10 against 690 of them, against 3.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.0 · 22 | 30% | 0.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lynn Grove Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Buddy Club and participate in football, netball, cricket, tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and handball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,113 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Lynn Grove Academy
Overview
Lynn Grove Academy is described as a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and can “be themselves.” The report highlights an “effective curriculum” and strong personal development, noting that staff are “proud to work in the school.” However, the inspection identifies significant challenges regarding behaviour management and attendance for some pupil groups.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “effective,” with clear planning and sequencing that enables pupils to learn well.
- Staff know pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, using ‘pupil passports’ to tailor support.
- Reading is prioritised, supported by an “excellent library” and effective plans for those struggling to keep up.
- Personal development is “well-considered,” helping pupils engage with different views and understand safety and consent.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with pupils feeling “very well supported” by the safeguarding team.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the behaviour system is “monitored and reviewed rigorously and frequently” to address high levels of suspensions.
- Leaders should ensure school policies are “implemented robustly” to improve attendance, which is not yet consistently high for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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