John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
Foundation special school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
School details
| Type | Foundation special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 198 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 183 |
| Free school meals | 57.20% |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Address | St George's Drive, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.johngrant.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01493720158 |
| URN | 121265 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 15 October 2024, published 14 November 2024:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 5 May 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Bure Park Specialist Academy (special school, about 3.7 km)
- The Ashley School (special school, about 18.7 km)
- Warren School (special school, about 21.4 km)
Browse: Special schools in Norfolk
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.