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Bure Park Specialist Academy

16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
5–16
Ages
80
Pupils
Boys
Gender
Free schools special
Type

About Bure Park Specialist Academy

Bure Park Specialist Academy is a free school special in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 80 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 82.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Free schools special
Age Range
Ages 5–16
Gender
Boys
Pupils / Capacity
80 / 88 (91%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

82.8%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
97.5%
SEN support
2.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

21.8%
Overall absence
55.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24
4.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
59.86
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +18.9 vs 2023/24
£47,065
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 21% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,564 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£51,225
Spend per pupil
£52,350
Income per pupil
21%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE
Phone
01493807930
Head Teacher
Hayley Ross

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Cover Supervisor
PermanentPart timeScale E7-11 (£27,274 - £29,071 per annum) pro-rata Actual Salary £20,514 - £21,866
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£25,583 - £25,989 (FTE) Actual Salary per annum £19,242 - £19,548 gross
Closes 31 Dec 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
SEMH Key Workers (2x Sleep in)
PermanentFull timeScale F12 – 17 - £29,542 - £32,046 paid pro-rata - Actual Salary £24,037 - £26,074 per annum plus 2 x Sleep In per week
Closes 31 Dec 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bure Park Specialist Academy?
Bure Park Specialist Academy is a free school special in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
Is Bure Park Specialist Academy a boys school?
Yes — Bure Park Specialist Academy is a boys school.
How many pupils does Bure Park Specialist Academy have?
Bure Park Specialist Academy has 80 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bure Park Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bure Park Specialist Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Bure Park Specialist Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Bure Park Specialist Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bure Park Specialist Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bure Park Specialist Academy is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Bure Park Specialist Academy?
Bure Park Specialist Academy is located at 16a Keyes Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AE.

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