Cromer Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Cromer, Norfolk
Cromer Academy is a secondary school in Cromer, Norfolk for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 24 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Norwich Road, Cromer, NR27 0EX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 665 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 24 May 2023
Strengths
- “It is a focal point where the achievements of the community converge and are celebrated.”
- “This culture means that pupils who attend the school understand and take great pride in their community.”
- “Pupils want to make a positive contribution to their school and wider society.”
To improve
- “Too many pupils do not attend school regularly.”
- “The number of pupils who miss a significant amount of school is also too high.”
- “This causes disruption to their learning and means that they cannot maintain the levels of progress they need to in order to achieve well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 59% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 48.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 139 first-preference applications, 141 offers in total, 139 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Sheringham High School 4.5 mi Good
- North Walsham High School 8.2 mi Good
- Aylsham High School 8.9 mi School remains Good
- Stalham High School 13.7 mi Good
- Reepham High School and College 14.0 mi Not judged
- Broadland High Ormiston Academy 15.0 mi School remains Good
- Taverham High School 17.1 mi Good
- Hellesdon High School 18.2 mi Requires improvement