Is Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 38th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery

Dickens Avenue, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3DT

Local ranking38th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 52.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 420
Boys: 201 (52%)
Girls: 183 (48%)
Capacity: 472 (81% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 63.3%
EAL: 35.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,637/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.6%
White Other: 19.3%
Black African: 6.7%
Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Black Other: 1.4%

62.6%

White British

19.3%

White Other

6.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01493855304

office@gypa.org.uk

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Dickens Avenue

Great Yarmouth, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138793
UKPRN: 10038864
Establishment No.: 2027
Trust: INSPIRATION TRUST

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