Sunrise Academy

URN: 149151 • Lowestoft NR33 8AX

Overview

Name
Sunrise Academy
URN
149151
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
25.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Executive Head: Lawrence Chapman Head of School: Patrick Hamilton (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Visit
Address
Church Lane, Lowestoft NR33 8AX

Summary

Sunrise Academy, located in Lowestoft, is a free special school dedicated to supporting children aged 10 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity for 52 students, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and personalized educational environment, catering to those who may have faced challenges in traditional schooling. The academy aims to foster strong relationships between students and staff, which is essential for emotional and academic growth.

The curriculum at Sunrise Academy primarily follows the Yellow pathway, with additional support available through the Red and Green pathways, and extension opportunities on the White pathway. Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of eight students per class, ensuring tailored support from both a teacher and a support staff member. The school emphasizes the importance of academic progress and vocational skills, preparing students for GCSEs and real-world career opportunities.

Sunrise Academy is committed to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students can develop their behaviour and emotional resilience. By encouraging high expectations and teamwork, the academy strives to enhance the life chances of its students, helping them to achieve their full potential.

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Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
9 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Capacity
52
Pupils
44
Boys
36
Girls
8
FSM %
79.50
Open date
2022-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 44 36 8 52 79.50
2024-09-11 39 33 6 52 82.10
2023-09-11 52
2022-09-11 52

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