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Cromer Academy

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personMr Dan Carter

corporate_fareINSPIRATION TRUST

location_onCromer, NR27 0EX

language Visit Website phone 1263511433

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

692

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Attainment 8

48.1

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Norfolk

#1,205 of 3,216 nationally

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Cromer Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Cromer, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cromer Academy is an academy converter in Cromer, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. The school has approximately 650 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1, placing the school #14 in Norfolk and #1,205 of 3,216 nationally. 59.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

59.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.3%

Entering EBacc51.10%

EBacc APS4.45

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59.70%

EBacc APS4.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.49

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.89

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.14

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.8

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2016

Inspection Report

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04 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-12-07

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-06-04

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 650 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	650	42	6.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	663	64	9.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	664	46	6.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	667	22	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	671	16	2.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	692	25	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	692	26	3.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	688	25	3.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	660	19	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	670	6	0.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	676	16	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	650	14	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	649	6	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	653	9	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	613	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	613	6	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	614	11	1.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	586	14	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	587	17	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	589	10	1.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	528	5	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	532	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	520	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	475	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	468	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	472	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree43%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes38%

no62%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree59%

agree23%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree35%

disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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