Bure Park Specialist Academy

Bure Park Specialist Academy has demonstrated a solid performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school, which caters to children with special educational needs, prides itself on providing individualized support and fostering positive relationships among pupils. The nurturing environment has enabled pupils to rebuild their confidence and develop essential life skills through tailored learning experiences. However, while many staff are well-trained, some have room for improvement in adapting teaching plans quickly to address the needs of dysregulated pupils, suggesting there is ongoing work to ensure all staff are on the same page in delivering effective education.

Strengths

• Strong individual support for each pupil
• Exemplary levels of support for behaviour and achievements
• Well-organized curriculum tailored to individual needs
• Teachers possess strong subject knowledge
• Effective professional development programs for staff
• Impressive personal development opportunities
• Strong focus on vocational qualifications and career preparation
• Highly effective leadership and management

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent ability among staff to adapt planning for dysregulated pupils

In 2024–25 pupils at Bure Park Specialist Academy attended 78.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 55.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 27.5% of pupils at Bure Park Specialist Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Bure Park Specialist Academy had 5.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Bure Park Specialist Academy had 87 pupils, 96.6% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Bure Park Specialist Academy received £52,481 and spent £51,238 for each of its 80 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £6,000 (-£69 per pupil).

Across all 18 schools of Broad Horizons Education Trust, income was £8,232 and spending £8,091 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Great Yarmouth · Norfolk local authority: places and applications

Bure Park Specialist Academy is part of Broad Horizons Education Trust, which runs 18 schools. The nearest others:

• Martham Academy and Nursery Great Yarmouth
• Hemblington Primary School Norwich
• Stalham Academy Norwich
• Stalham Infant School and Nursery Norwich
• Dussindale Primary School Norwich
• Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Norwich
• Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich
• East Ruston Infant School & Nursery Norwich
• Sprowston Community Academy Norwich
• St. Clements Hill Primary Academy Norwich

What is Bure Park Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bure Park Specialist Academy is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Bure Park Specialist Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Bure Park Specialist Academy was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Bure Park Specialist Academy have?

Bure Park Specialist Academy has 87 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bure Park Specialist Academy cover?

Bure Park Specialist Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.

What are Bure Park Specialist Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Bure Park Specialist Academy?

Bure Park Specialist Academy is at 16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE.