Compare Great Yarmouth Charter Academy and Lynn Grove Academy and Ormiston Venture Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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

At a glance

This page compares Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, Lynn Grove Academy and Ormiston Venture Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Gorleston, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ormiston Venture Academy), published May 2013. The lowest is 2 (Great Yarmouth Charter Academy), published Jul 2019. 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 Inspiration Trust, Creative Education Trust and Ormiston Academies Trust.

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

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

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

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

Map of compared schools

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.

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