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Martham Academy and Nursery

Academy converter · Great Yarmouth · NR29 4PR

Ages 2–11 · 312 pupils · Norfolk

Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

5.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.0%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
259

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary 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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

46

Places offered

46

1st-preference offers

46

Total preferences (any rank)
49
Preferred offers (top 3)
46
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill74%

312 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
312
Boys / girls
167 / 145
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
312 / 420 (74%)
Free school meals
15.9%
FSM pupils
44
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Glenn Russell

Location

Address
Black Street, Martham
Postcode
NR29 4PR
Town
Great Yarmouth
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Great Yarmouth
Constituency
Great Yarmouth
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, 312 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 15.9%.

Open schools in Great Yarmouth
44
Primary schools in Great Yarmouth
32
Academies among open schools in Great Yarmouth
59% (26)
Open schools in NR29
11
Primary in NR29
10
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

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

  • Rollesby Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Great Yarmouth · NR29 5EH · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM13.8%
    • Demand1.08

    1.6 miles away

  • Hemsby Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Great Yarmouth · NR29 4LH · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM15.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Great Yarmouth · NR29 4AP · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence9.6%
    • FSM29.2%
    • Demand0.86

    2.5 miles away

  • Fleggburgh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Great Yarmouth · NR29 3AG · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM20.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Glenn Russell
Telephone
01493740071

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