Stradbroke Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth

In its own words: "Every child at Stradbroke Primary Academy has the right to experience the highest standards of education. We will support every child to develop their passion for learning, academic skills and self-confidence, enabling them to exceed their aspirations and become valued members of society. Our vision for Stradbroke is to be a safe, inspiring and inclusive community, which celebrates diversity."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our academy, which provides the best possible education in a nurturing, happy environment. Having been at Stradbroke for a number of years, it has been exciting to see the progress and improvements, we as a team, have made in terms of both academic success and providing enriching experiences for all of our children."

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Stradbroke Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Stradbroke Primary Academy as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stradbroke Primary Academy are St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 61% maths); Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 62% maths); Wroughton Infant Academy (0.7 miles, Good); and Wroughton Junior Academy (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 75% maths).

Stradbroke Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Stradbroke Primary Academy is one of 18 schools run by Inspiration Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 29 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 21 (10%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Tramway (opposite), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stradbroke Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 197 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Stradbroke Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Stradbroke Primary Academy are Lynn Grove Academy (0.9 miles), Ormiston Venture Academy (0.9 miles) and Cliff Park Ormiston Academy (0.9 miles).