The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 895
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 54.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dean Rosembert (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthgate Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Novaturient School
Independent · 1.0km away
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Primary · 1.9km away
Cobholm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Southtown Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Yarmouth Charter Academy?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy currently has 895 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Yarmouth Charter Academy take?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Great Yarmouth Charter Academy?
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR30 4LS, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Yarmouth Charter Academy have a sixth form?
No, Great Yarmouth Charter Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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