Sybil Andrews Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rougham Tower Avenue Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7QB |
| Phone | 01284413400 |
| Reference Number | 140969 |
Sybil Andrews Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to good. The school offers a broad curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for future studies or careers, supported by knowledgeable teachers and well-organized lessons. Pupils generally exhibit good behavior and respect for staff and peers, contributing to a positive learning environment. There are ample opportunities for personal development, including extracurricular activities and career guidance, fostering pupils' independence and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 627 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.18%
Girls: 44.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 65 | 129 |
| 8 | 72 | 48 | 120 |
| 9 | 68 | 75 | 143 |
| 10 | 78 | 55 | 133 |
| 11 | 64 | 38 | 102 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.3% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Broad curriculum preparing pupils for future study or work
- Knowledgeable teachers deliver well-planned lessons
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Improved behavior among pupils with clear expectations set
- Comprehensive personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leading to some learning gaps
- Not all pupils meet high behavioral expectations consistently
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 78 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 89 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 78 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 89 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 57 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 89 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 69 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 59 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 23 | 52 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 60 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 89 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 76 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 89 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 65 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 89 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 78 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 89 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 80 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 89 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 72 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 89 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 86 | 3 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 70 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ |
0.34 miles |
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0.83 miles |
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South Lee School
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1.7 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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1.9 miles |
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1.94 miles |
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2.04 miles |
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2.38 miles |
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3.08 miles |
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3.13 miles |
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3.92 miles |
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4.72 miles |
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0.36 miles |
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2.28 miles |
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2.35 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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