Caister Academy vs North Denes Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 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
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
| Measure | Caister Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England | North Denes Primary School and Nursery Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 460 | #1789 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1657 of 4,090 | #14824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 657 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | www.northdenesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caister Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 13.9).
- •Caister Academy is the larger school with 657 students compared with 381.
- •Caister Academy is a academy school while North Denes Primary School and Nursery 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 North Denes Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Caister Academy ranks higher (56.3 vs 13.9 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 North Denes Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.9 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. North Denes Primary School and Nursery: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caister Academy and North Denes Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Caister Academy is 206th of 460 and North Denes Primary School and Nursery is 1789th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).