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Cromer Academy

Academy converter · Cromer · NR27 0EX

Ages 11–16 · 665 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

47.0

Overall absence

9.3%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.26
−20+2
Attainment 847.0
English & maths grade 5+54%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry60%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.0%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.5%
Enrolments in measure
688

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

134

Places offered

137

1st-preference offers

133

Total preferences (any rank)
166
Preferred offers (top 3)
137
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

665 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
665
Boys / girls
336 / 329
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
665 / 720 (92%)
Free school meals
25.6%
FSM pupils
170
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Sponsor
Inspiration Trust
Headteacher
Mr John Vincent

Location

Address
Norwich Road
Postcode
NR27 0EX
Town
Cromer
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
North Norfolk
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
15 on roll / 15 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Cromer, Norfolk, 665 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Cromer
8
Secondary schools in Cromer
1
Academies among open schools in Cromer
25% (2)
Open schools in NR27
7
Secondary in NR27
1
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Secondary in Norfolk LA
51

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CromerNear NR27

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Vincent
Telephone
01263511433
Website
http://www.inspirationtrust.org/cromeracademy

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