Best 3 Secondary schools in Great Yarmouth – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ormiston Venture Academy (Secondary) in Gorleston; Lynn Grove Academy (Secondary) in Great Yarmouth; Great Yarmouth Charter Academy (Secondary) in Great Yarmouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ormiston Venture Academy, Lynn Grove Academy and Great Yarmouth Charter Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and free schools type located around Gorleston, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Great Yarmouth. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ormiston Venture Academy), published May 2013. The lowest is 2 (Lynn Grove Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lynn Grove Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,900, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Ormiston Academies Trust, Creative Education Trust and Inspiration Trust.

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Attribute	Ormiston Venture Academy NR31 7JJ	Lynn Grove Academy NR31 8AP	Great Yarmouth Charter Academy NR30 4LS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Gorleston Norfolk NR31 7JJ	Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 8AP	Great Yarmouth NR30 4LS
Latest Ofsted	1 23 May 2013	2 28 Nov 2023	2 23 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1150	1500
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Ormiston Academies Trust	Creative Education Trust	Inspiration Trust
Website	www.ormistonventureacademy.co.uk	www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk	www.gyca.org.uk
Telephone	01493662966	01493661406	01493842061
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ormiston Venture Academy

NR31 7JJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Gorleston
Norfolk
NR31 7JJ
Ofsted: 1 23 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.ormistonventureacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01493662966

Lynn Grove Academy

NR31 8AP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 8AP
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Creative Education Trust
Website: www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01493661406

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

NR30 4LS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Great Yarmouth
NR30 4LS
Ofsted: 2 23 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Inspiration Trust
Website: www.gyca.org.uk
Telephone: 01493842061

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.