Lynn Grove Academy

About Lynn Grove Academy

Lynn Grove Academy is an academy converter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,109 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 (2025/26). 33.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,109 / 1,150 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Christian

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Lynn Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8AP

Phone

01493661406

Principal

Amy Brookes

Website

http://www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lynn Grove Academy?

Lynn Grove Academy is an academy converter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Lynn Grove Academy have?

Lynn Grove Academy has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lynn Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lynn Grove Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023).

How does Lynn Grove Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lynn Grove Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 in 2025/26.

Is Lynn Grove Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lynn Grove Academy is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Lynn Grove Academy?

Lynn Grove Academy is located at Lynn Grove, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8AP.