How many pupils does Sunrise Academy have?

Sunrise Academy has 44 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Sunrise Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sunrise Academy is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST.

Where is Sunrise Academy?

Sunrise Academy is located at Church Lane, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 8AX.

Sunrise Academy

Church Lane, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 8AX

Not rated

Inspected 25 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

9–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Sunrise Academy

Sunrise Academy is a free school special in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 44 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST. 68.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 44 / 52 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 February 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

68.6%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

36.8%

Overall absence

79.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

5.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

9.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£48,875

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,060 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

9.4% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£38,818

Spend per pupil

£35,364

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Church Lane, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 8AX
Head Teacher: Patrick Hamilton
Website: https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/sunrise-academy/

Academy Trust

EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sunrise Academy?: Sunrise Academy is a free school special in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Sunrise Academy have?: Sunrise Academy has 44 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Sunrise Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sunrise Academy is part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST.
Where is Sunrise Academy?: Sunrise Academy is located at Church Lane, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 8AX.

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