Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sybil Andrews Academy is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Pupils enjoy studying a broad curriculum. They know it prepares them well for future study, training or work. Pupils learn well in carefully planned lessons taught by knowledgeable teachers. Pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Pupils' behaviour has improved. They respect staff and each other. Pupils know what is expected of them and follow clear routines. This means that most pupils behave well in and out of lessons. Pupils know that discrimination is not accepted in this school. This makes them feel safe and confident to be themselves. Pupils are well cared for. Pupils have opportunities to broaden their horizons to give them a better chance in life. They have opportunities to join school trips, for example, to the theatre, for sport, and abroad. Pupils are encouraged to take part in clubs and activities in school, such as the gardening and sustainability club, sports clubs and chess. The school helps pupils develop their own character and be well informed about issues that will affect their lives. Pupils receive guidance about their future careers in every year group. There are opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities, such as becoming a 'Careers Ambassador'.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always check that pupils understand what they have been taught. This means that these pupils do not do as well as they could. The school should ensure that pupils do not have gaps in their learning.
- Some pupils do not always meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. This means that some pupils disturb lessons, so that they and others do not benefit fully from the high-quality learning on offer. The school should further refine its work to help all pupils meet expectations for behaviour.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
102 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
657 pupils on roll, with places for 780
Schools near Sybil Andrews Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| King Edward VI CEVC School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
| St Benedict's Catholic School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Henry Stevenson
- Phone
- 01284413400
- Address
- Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QB
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 140969
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.