Martham Academy and Nursery
Great Yarmouth, NR29 4PR · Norfolk · primary school
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208th 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 the 4,083 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 0.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Martham Academy and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Choral Society, Ukulele Groups, and Orchestra, or take lessons in cello, piano, keyboard, recorders, woodwind, and violin. The school offers breakfast and after-school clubs, hosts an annual Midsummer Concert, and stages annual productions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Martham Academy and Nursery
Overview
Martham Academy and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils work hard and achieve well in a wide range of subjects. The report highlights high expectations for conduct, with pupils being courteous and polite, while bullying is described as rare. Leaders have designed clear curriculum plans that help pupils learn and remember more, supported by teachers with secure subject knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education" and achieve well by the end of Year 6.
- Teachers use "skilful questioning" to check understanding and adapt lessons, helping pupils grasp "increasingly complex ideas".
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ensures they become "increasingly independent and successful learners".
- The early years provide a "solid foundation in phonics" and a learning environment that promotes enjoyment and engagement.
- Staff and governors work effectively together, with governors holding leaders to account through regular checks on school priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review how they promote a "love of reading" in key stage 2, as inconsistencies currently lead to a lack of engagement in reading for pleasure for some pupils.
- Leaders should develop and formalise planned experiences to ensure they "routinely enrich and develop pupils’ personal development" more effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining careful records, conducting meticulous staff checks, and ensuring staff act swiftly when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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