Sunrise Academy
Free schools special in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 9 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 51 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 52 |
| Free school meals | 68.60% |
| Trust or sponsor | EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/sunrise-academy/ |
| URN | 149151 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 25 February 2025, published 1 April 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Warren School (special school, about 1.8 km)
- The Ashley School (special school, about 5.7 km)
- Castle EAST School (special school, about 16.1 km)
- Bure Park Specialist Academy (special school, about 19.7 km)
Browse: Special schools in Suffolk
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.