Caister Academy vs Caister Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 454 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caister Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Caister Junior School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
324 students
| Measure | Caister Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England | Caister Junior School Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 460 | #926 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1657 of 4,090 | #7709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 657 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.caisteracademy.org.uk | c2cfed.org/junior/ |
The verdict
- •Caister Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 51.2).
- •Caister Academy is the larger school with 657 students compared with 324.
- •Caister Academy is a academy school while Caister Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caister Academy better than Caister Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Caister Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 51.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caister Academy and Caister Junior School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caister Academy: 657. Caister Junior School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caister Academy and Caister Junior School rank in East of England?
Caister Academy is 206th of 460 and Caister Junior School is 926th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).