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Sunrise Academy

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Sunrise Academy

Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX

Free schools special · Ages 9–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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2.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/240.846.4
2024/252.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.030.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Warren School
1.8 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Pakefield High School
2.3 km away · Academy converter
Good
East Point Academy
3.31 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
East Coast College
5.14 km away · Further education
Ness Point School
5.16 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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