Sybil Andrews Academy
URN: 140969 • Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7QB
Overview
- Name
- Sybil Andrews Academy
- URN
- 140969
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 73.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Blakey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01284413400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7QB
Summary
Sybil Andrews Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 627 students and a capacity of 780. The academy prides itself on fostering an ethos of mutual respect and high aspirations, aiming to support students in achieving academic success while also developing essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, providing high challenge and encouraging creative thinking.
The academy places significant emphasis on the personal development of its students, ensuring that each learner is supported through a dedicated learning coach. This approach helps to cater to individual needs and interests, promoting resilience, responsibility, and compassion alongside academic achievement.
Sybil Andrews Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and innovative club programmes, allowing students to grow in confidence and develop leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. The school community is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to become responsible citizens.
The academy places significant emphasis on the personal development of its students, ensuring that each learner is supported through a dedicated learning coach. This approach helps to cater to individual needs and interests, promoting resilience, responsibility, and compassion alongside academic achievement.
Sybil Andrews Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and innovative club programmes, allowing students to grow in confidence and develop leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. The school community is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to become responsible citizens.
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- Policies & Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mildenhall College Academy (73.1)
- Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School (70.2)
- Thomas Mills High School (70.2)
- Ixworth High School (70.0)
- Kesgrave High School (70.0)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 627
- Boys
- 346
- Girls
- 281
- FSM %
- 14.40
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 627 | 346 | 281 | 780 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 639 | 343 | 296 | 780 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 675 | 370 | 305 | 780 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 675 | 370 | 305 | 750 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 656 | 352 | 304 | 600 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 630 | 327 | 303 | 600 | 7.60 |
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