Community-Ed Academy
Community-Ed Academy is an independent special school in Great Yarmouth for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 22 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Community-Ed Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Headway House Trafalgar Road Gorleston-on-Sea Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 6NX |
| Phone | 01493543587 |
| Reference Number | 149693 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.27%
Girls: 22.73% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Community-Ed Academy is a relatively new independent special school that has been operating since September 2023 and recently underwent its first standard inspection. Overall, the school is performing well, rated as 'Good' across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The supportive environment helps pupils, all of whom have an education, health and care plan, to thrive and re-engage with education after challenging previous experiences. A strong relationship between staff, students, and parents further enhances the learning atmosphere, contributing to good attendance and a positive school culture.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Apr 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective personal-centred education tailored to individual needs.
- Engaging curriculum that motivates pupils to learn.
- Good support structures for social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Well-implemented individual support plans for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to plan for future learning.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Community-Ed Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Community-Ed Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Community-Ed Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Community-Ed Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Community-Ed Academy was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Community-Ed Academy have?
Community-Ed Academy has 22 pupils on roll.
What age range does Community-Ed Academy cover?
Community-Ed Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Community-Ed Academy?
Community-Ed Academy is at Headway House, Trafalgar Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6NX.
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