Caister Academy vs Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km 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
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Caister Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England | Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 460 | #408 of 460 |
| National rank | #1657 of 4,090 | #3415 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 657 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 882 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 58.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | 34.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | 52.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.caisteracademy.org.uk | www.gyca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Caister Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 21.6).
- •Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is the larger school with 882 students compared with 657.
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 Great Yarmouth Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Caister Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 21.6 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 Great Yarmouth Charter Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caister Academy: 657. Great Yarmouth Charter Academy: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caister Academy and Great Yarmouth Charter Academy rank in East of England?
Caister Academy is 206th of 460 and Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is 408th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).