Lynn Grove Academy
Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lynn Grove Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Great Yarmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 28 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils attending Lynn Grove are happy and safe. It is a place where they can be themselves and where being different is part of everyday life. Pupils rarely experience unkind language. Social times are calm. Pupils are typically courteous to visitors. In lessons, pupils listen to their teachers and follow routines. This enables them to focus on their learning. Most pupils meet the high expectations of the school. They understand the consequences of poor behaviour and recognise that behaviour in the school is improving. The approach to rewards is something that pupils acknowledge is helping to improve behaviour and attendance. The school's new 'college' system has brought pupils together. Pupils feel they are an important part of the changes happening to the life of the school. Through the school council and the anti-bullying ambassadors, pupils show that they can advocate effectively on behalf of their peers. Pupil voice is supported very effectively by the school's leaders.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not meet the high behavioural expectations of leaders. As a result, levels of suspensions are high. The school must ensure that the behaviour system is monitored and reviewed rigorously and frequently to enable all pupils to understand what is expected of them.
- The attendance of pupils is not yet consistently high. While leaders have systems in place to tackle this, their actions have not yet been as effective as they could be in reducing absence. Leaders should ensure that school policies are implemented robustly to improve the attendance of all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
224 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,113 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Lynn Grove Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ormiston Venture Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
| Caister Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Brookes
- Phone
- 01493661406
- Address
- Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8AP
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 137541
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.