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Sunrise Academy

Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX

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Pupils
44
Ages
9-16
FSM
79.5%
Attainment 8
2.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.08
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Sunrise Academy

Sunrise Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.5. The school has around 44 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sunrise Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2022 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: The Everitt Academy)
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Everitt Academy)
  4. Sept 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Everitt Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Academy

What is Sunrise Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sunrise Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Sunrise Academy's latest exam results?
Sunrise Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sunrise Academy located?
Sunrise Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR33 8AX).
How many pupils attend Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has around 44 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sunrise Academy with other schools?
View Sunrise Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.