Lynn Grove Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 44.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 62%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.02, 0.35]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 224 | 44.2 | — | 62.1% | 42.9% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 236 | 45.9 | +0.17 | 57.2% | 33.1% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 243 | 47.7 | -0.05 | 66.0% | 37.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 181 | 49.7 | +0.13 | 73.0% | 35.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Norfolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137541 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Amy Brookes |
| Trust | CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | NR31 8AP |
| Latest pupils | 224 |
| FSM eligible | 32.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8AP
http://www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk/View local authority page1493661406| DfE number | 5407 |
| UKPRN | 10035507 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |