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Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
627
Capacity
780
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 32% of schools nationwide. A commendable 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 56% secure grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, families may want to consider the school's LocaleIQ score of 64.0, which suggests there is room for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.5 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other7.3%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.24403, 0.75854 · IP32 7QB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN140969
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sybil Andrews Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sybil Andrews Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Sybil Andrews Academy a good school?
Sybil Andrews Academy scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sybil Andrews Academy in GCSEs?
Sybil Andrews Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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