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Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
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Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
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- Great Yarmouth NR30 3DT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is central; phonics taught consistently well. Pupils recap letter sounds and words effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that is well thought through.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers should improve their subject knowledge in RE and history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is central; phonics taught consistently well.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling readers receive well-planned extra sessions to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, follow routines, and have good manners, though some staff need to adapt teaching strategies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well cared for socially and academically, accessing the same ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff take bullying incidents seriously, supporting pupils to rebuild relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Very rigorous systems for recording concerns; all staff have up-to-date training.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with families to ensure pupils quickly receive needed support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils recall trips, visitors, and after-school clubs, looking forward to their return post-COVID-19.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value training and support; high expectations help achieve goals.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading is central; phonics taught consistently well, improving writing skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders carefully check quality of education is consistent across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need to improve subject knowledge in RE and history.
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About Us
Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 422 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 19.4 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 98 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 99 | 98 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% 12 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 9 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1