Cobholm Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cobholm Primary Academy excels at creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child matters. The school has a particular strength in supporting pupils with gaps in knowledge - especially in reading and communication - through systematic teaching and targeted help. Staff know pupils well and adapt learning skillfully, which means disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs progress particularly well from their starting points.
Key Strengths
- Excellent focus on reading and communication - phonics taught systematically with targeted support for pupils who need to catch up
- Strong inclusive approach - leaders quickly identify needs and provide effective support and reasonable adjustments for all pupils
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with well-embedded routines that help pupils settle and behave well
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils learn knowledge they need for the future
- Regular, meaningful professional development for staff that strengthens teaching and builds confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing at Great Yarmouth Minster, sporting and cultural events, visits and visitors including local police and community groups, breakfast club
Cobholm Primary Academy is a strong school situated in the heart of its community where pupils feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Leaders have high expectations and work relentlessly to ensure every pupil achieves well, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
45.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 56% to 64%. Maths has improved from 56% to 77%. Writing has improved from 50% to 73%.
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
189 pupils
262 capacity
73 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Great Yarmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Great Yarmouth
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.27565%
Overall absence
11.7284%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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