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
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.
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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- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND 20 (sen)
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- pathways please see here (sen)
- Term dates (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- First Base (62.7)
- The Ashley School (59.8)
- Harbour (56.4)
- Old Warren House School (50.1)
- Horizon School (46.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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