How many pupils does Caister Academy have?

Caister Academy has 635 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Caister Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Caister Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.

Is Caister Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Caister Academy is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Caister Academy?

Caister Academy is located at Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS.

Caister Academy

Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

47.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

635

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Caister Academy

Caister Academy is an academy sponsor led in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 635 pupils on roll. It is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 635 / 805 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.8%

Free school meals

16.1%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

21.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.9

Attainment 8

105 pupils

38.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%

Overall absence

24.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

37.79

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.6 vs 2023/24

17.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

15.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£49,187

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,485 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,672

Spend per pupil

£9,271

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS
Phone: 01493720542
Principal: Helen Seath
Website: www.caisteracademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Caister Academy?: Caister Academy is an academy sponsor led in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Caister Academy have?: Caister Academy has 635 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Caister Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Caister Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.
Is Caister Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Caister Academy is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Caister Academy?: Caister Academy is located at Windsor Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5LS.

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