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Sunrise Academy
Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.8 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
44
Capacity
52
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9 to 16, though it currently faces challenges in academic performance, as reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.5 and a 0% rate for students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school is better than 33% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score, parents should consider the limited data on student progress and outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 2.5 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other4.5%
Location
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52.44900, 1.69107 · NR33 8AX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN149151
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunrise Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sunrise Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Sunrise Academy a good school?
Sunrise Academy scores 32.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Sunrise Academy in GCSEs?
Sunrise Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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