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Cromer Academy
- Secondary
- Cromer NR27 0EX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Typically, pupils make good or better progress. Disadvantaged pupils' progress improved but hasn't yet matched their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct and standards of behaviour are outstanding. They are proud, work hard, courteous, tolerant, and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers typically have an in-depth knowledge of their subjects and pupils鈥� abilities.
Current Educational Practices: Staff supported well to manage the performance of their own teams in sustaining and improving outcomes for all pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong leadership of teaching and learning ensures overall teaching is good, but the most able students need more challenging work.
Opportunities for Involvement: The principal meets regularly with the student council and parental advisory board, contributing to school鈥檚 development.
Communication: Parents are regularly engaged and contribute to continuous improvements over time.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents, almost universally, hold the school in the highest regard.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders and governors are effective in holding each other to account and supporting rapid improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Development plans are sharply focused on priorities; actions taken are swift and effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and if it happens, things are sorted out quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are thorough and effective. Vulnerable pupils receive exceptional care.
Extracurricular Offerings: Social, moral and cultural skills are developed very well through extra-curricular activities, such as sports and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The well-planned curriculum supports a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Planned work experience helps pupils understand necessary future employment skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective careers information advice and guidance equips pupils with needed information for informed choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective individualised support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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About Us
Cromer Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 667 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 11 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 23 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 5 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 8 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 11 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 15 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 65 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cromer Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1