Cromer Academy

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Cromer Academy
Cromer High School 12th Jan 2008 (1).JPG
Address
Cromer Academy
Norwich Road

Cromer
,
Norfolk
,
NR27 53X

England
Coordinates 52°55′23″N1°18′14″E / 52.9231°N 1.3039°E / 52.9231; 1.3039
Information
Type Academy
MottoExceptional, with exception [1]
Established1949;76 years ago (1949) [2]
Trust Inspiration Trust
Department for Education URN 137431 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Chair of GovernorsTim O’Shea
PrincipalJohn Vincent
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 16
Enrolment581 pupils
Houses  Blogg
  Sadler
  Shipp
  Davies
Website cromeracademy.org.uk

Cromer Academy (formerly Cromer High School, Sports College, Cromer Institute of Science, Cromer Language College) is a 11- 16 secondary school with academy status in Cromer, Norfolk. It is part of the Inspiration Trust federation.

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Description

The school is coeducational and students are admitted without regard to ability. It is part of a partnership of schools known as the Cromer Campus, with the neighbouring Suffield Park Infants and Cromer Junior School.[ citation needed ]

In December 2016, the school was rated "good" by Ofsted. [3] They found a smaller than average comprehensive school, with just 495 students who are mainly white British, with a below average number from minority ethnic groups and similarly a lower than average number of students with Special Educational Needs. [3]

On 2 March 2018, Dr Geoff Baker replaced Penny Bignell as the school's principal. [4] The Eastern Daily Press reported upon Dr Baker's departure that Ofstead assessed he provided "inspirational leadership" and contributed highlights such as "Les Day" in which a day was held in honour of caretaker Les Sadler after he was given a community award. [5] On 1 June 2020, Darren Hollingsworth replaced Stewart Little as the school's principal. [6]

Curriculum and Enrichment

Virtually all maintained schools and academies follow the National Curriculum, and are inspected by Ofsted on how well they succeed in delivering a 'broad and balanced curriculum'. [7] The school has to decide whether Key Stage 3 contains years 7, 8 and 9- or whether and year 9 should be in Key Stage 4 so the students will just study their chosen GCSE exam subjects for the final three years. Cromer has selected the three year Key Stage 3 so in Years 7-9 all students study the core curriculum of math, English, and science, with art, computer science, design technology, drama, geography, history, the modern language (French or Spanish, music, philosophy, and physical education). There are sessions covering personal, social, and health issues. [1]

Ofsted judged the school to have 'outstanding management' and commented on the school's efforts to stretch the more able and support the weak. Bullying was non-existent and pupils felt safe and cared for. [3]

In Key Stage 4 students still do the 30-period week, and lessons are still 55 minutes long, but there is an element of choice. Half the week is spent studying the core subjects of mathematics, double English and science with a compulsory language, and a compulsory Humanity in addition. These are the subjects demanded to achieve the English Baccalaureate. They can choose two optional subjects from art, performing arts, music, design technology (DT), computer science, sport, photography, philosophy and not psychology, and Statistics or further sport. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Prospectus". www.inspirationtrust.org. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Webster, Gay. "Cromer Academy celebrates 70 years". Just Regional. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Cromer Academy inspection". Ofsted. December 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "'Outstanding' high school reveals new principal". Eastern Daily Press. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Norfolk principal 'bereft' to be leaving academy for new chapter elsewhere in country". Eastern Daily Press. 2 March 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Cromer Academy's new Principal will start in June". Inspiration Trust. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Roberts, Nerys. "The school curriculum in England Parliamentary Briefing Paper" (PDF). parliament.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Cromer Academy - Curriculum Plan 2020/21". www.inspirationtrust.org. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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