Community-Ed Academy
URN: 149693 • Great Yarmouth NR31 6NX
Overview
- Name
- Community-Ed Academy
- URN
- 149693
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Alden (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01493543587
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Headway House, Great Yarmouth NR31 6NX
Summary
Community-Ed Academy is an independent special school located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, catering to mixed-gender students aged 11 to 16. With a capacity of 22 pupils, the academy adopts a child-centred approach that prioritises holistic development, trust-building, and positive reinforcement. This environment aims to empower students, helping them overcome barriers to learning, such as anxiety, and fostering a sense of ownership over their educational journey.
The school operates from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and personal growth. Notably, Community-Ed Academy does not enforce a traditional school uniform, reflecting its commitment to removing potential obstacles to learning. The curriculum is designed to promote both academic and personal achievements, with opportunities for students to engage in community service and leadership through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the academy's ethos, exemplified by events such as the Summer BBQ and student-led Fete, which celebrate student successes and foster connections among families, staff, and the wider community. These events not only highlight individual achievements but also reinforce the importance of collaboration and support within the school environment.
The school operates from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and personal growth. Notably, Community-Ed Academy does not enforce a traditional school uniform, reflecting its commitment to removing potential obstacles to learning. The curriculum is designed to promote both academic and personal achievements, with opportunities for students to engage in community service and leadership through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the academy's ethos, exemplified by events such as the Summer BBQ and student-led Fete, which celebrate student successes and foster connections among families, staff, and the wider community. These events not only highlight individual achievements but also reinforce the importance of collaboration and support within the school environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea (57.9)
- Novaturient School (50.8)
- Bure Park Specialist Academy (45.7)
- Brooklands Centre (45.2)
- Cre8 Futures Learning Centre (40.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 22 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 20 |
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