Sybil Andrews Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sybil Andrews Academy.

Bury St. Edmunds, IP327QB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rougham Tower Avenue
Bury St. Edmunds, IP327QB
Phone
1284413400
Website
sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140969
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7QB
Website
www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
780 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
639
Free School Meals
13.0% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.1 (+18.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.7 (+15.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
106
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
639 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We Are Kind We Take Responsibility We Have Courage

Head Teacher's Message

Sybil Andrews Academy is located north of Bury St Edmunds on a university-style campus. It emphasises a broad, challenging curriculum delivered in a safe, supportive environment, with every student assigned a learning coach to support achievement and character development, including leadership skills and community involvement.

Facilities

state-of-the-art facilities university-style campus purpose-built campus

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is broad and balanced with high challenge for all students; learning is enriched through club programmes and leadership development. Curriculum takes into account the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014; SENCO oversees SEND provision. Key Stage 3 focuses on English, Maths, Science, French, Geography, History, RPE, Drama, Music, Art, Design Technology (DT) & Food, Computer Science, PE & Health, PSHE. Key Stage 4 covers English, Maths, Science, French, two or three Options, PE Core and PSHE. The Abbey hub provides cognition and learning support for pupils with EHCPs; some units may be on integrated pathways with subject specialists.

SEND Provision

Sybil Andrews Academy provides SEND support through three tiers of Provision: Tier 1 – Quality First Teaching; Tier 2 – SEND Support (emotional SEMH needs, cognition and learning needs, communication and interaction needs, physical and sensory needs); Tier 3 – EHCP support with an evidence trail and possible eligibility for an Education, Health and Care Plan. The SENDCo is Mrs C Bergin. The school has access to Suffolk County Council services including CAHMS, Education Welfare Officer, Children’s therapy teams (Speech and Language, physiotherapy and occupational therapy) and other services. Learning support is provided by a dedicated team in the learning support department, and pupils may have a One Page Plan detailing targets and supports. The Abbey hub provides integrated provision for 18 pupils with EHCPs, delivered by educators with special educational needs experience, and pupils may study a personalised curriculum with access to specialised interventions.

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