Bure Park Specialist Academy

URN: 148572 • Great Yarmouth NR30 4AE

Overview

Name
Bure Park Specialist Academy
URN
148572
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
45.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hayley Ross (since 2025)
Telephone
01493807930
Website
Visit
Address
16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AE

Summary

Bure Park Specialist Academy, located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is a free special school for boys aged 6 to 16, catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Opened in September 2021, the academy serves 80 pupils, with a capacity of 88, and has a significant proportion (80%) of students eligible for free school meals. The school is part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust and aims to improve the life outcomes of its pupils through a tailored educational approach.

The curriculum at Bure Park focuses on diminishing learning barriers while promoting social and emotional development. Staff work closely with parents and carers to support students' aspirations and enhance their overall quality of life. The school fosters an environment where pupils can build self-esteem, develop positive relationships, and learn essential life skills.

Bure Park has received positive feedback for its outstanding leadership and management, with a strong emphasis on individualised support. The academy is dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where pupils can thrive academically and personally, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
88
Pupils
80
Boys
80
Girls
0
FSM %
80.00
Open date
2021-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 80 80 0 88 80.00
2024-09-11 64 64 0 88 87.50
2023-09-11 32 32 0 88 84.40
2022-09-11 32 32 0 88 84.40
2021-09-11 88

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