Caister Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Great Yarmouth, East of England NR30 5ET · Norfolk
#926 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7709 of 15,697 nationally
About Caister Junior School
Caister Junior School is a local authority primary located in Great Yarmouth, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 324 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 926th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 324; capacity filled 90%.
There are 38 schools in Great Yarmouth; Caister Junior School ranks 11th of 36 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Caister Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 324
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Caister Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Caister Infant With Nursery School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
287 students · 0 m away
Caister Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students · 454 m away
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
381 students · 2.5 km away
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students · 3.4 km away
Northgate Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students · 3.5 km away
Ormesby Village Junior School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
114 students · 3.9 km away
Ormesby Village Infant School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
82 students · 4.1 km away
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students · 4.3 km away
Cobholm Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 4.7 km away
St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
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324 students
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324 students
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
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325 students
Bassingbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
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Great Bradfords Junior School
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326 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Caister Junior School a good school?
Caister Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #926 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Caister Junior School rank in East of England?
Caister Junior School ranks #926 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7709 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Caister Junior School?
Caister Junior School had 324 students in 2025.
Is Caister Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Caister Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Caister Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Caister Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.