Caister Academy

About Caister Academy

Caister Academy is an 11-16 co-educational day school, specialising in Literature and the performing arts. We offer a rigorous, traditional curriculum; supplemented by a broad choice from the arts, technology, and sport; all personalised to the strengths of individual students.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Helen Seath

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 35 responses • 5.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.1% positive 2.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.1% positive 2.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

91.4% positive 8.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.3% positive 5.8% negative

My child does well at this school

94.3% positive 5.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 35 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

37.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.30

Progress 8

Above average

40.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

60.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

20.0% entered EBacc

12.1% achieved EBacc

140 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent all-round school"

We've been at Caister Academy for 4 years and it's been an amazing experience for our son. The facilities are excellent, especially the sports hall and performing arts suite. The values of ambition, opportunity, character and community are truly embedded in the school and we love the way the staff encourage the children to be their best selves.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark T

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Great school with excellent values"

Our daughter left Caister Academy last year and we can honestly say it was one of the best experiences she had in her education. The school's focus on literature and performing arts was perfect for her and she thrived in the environment. The teachers were always supportive and the facilities were great.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha W

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Some positives, some areas for improvement"

We've been at Caister Academy for a year now and while there have been some great moments, we're still not entirely convinced. Our daughter loves the school's focus on creativity and the teachers are always willing to help, but we feel that there are some areas where the school could improve, particularly in terms of communication with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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