Sybil Andrews Academy

About Sybil Andrews Academy

Sybil Andrews Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 627 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.6 (2025/26). 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

627 / 780 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB

Phone

01284413400

Head Teacher

Henry Stevenson

Website

www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sybil Andrews Academy?

Sybil Andrews Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Sybil Andrews Academy have?

Sybil Andrews Academy has 627 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sybil Andrews Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sybil Andrews Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).

How does Sybil Andrews Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sybil Andrews Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.6 in 2025/26.

Is Sybil Andrews Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sybil Andrews Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Sybil Andrews Academy?

Sybil Andrews Academy is located at Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB.