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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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