Sunrise Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sunrise Academy
Address: Church Lane
Town/City: Lowestoft
Postcode: NR33 8AX
Country: United Kingdom
 Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 9-16
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Eastern Education Group Trust
Sponsor: West Suffolk College

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Patrick Hamilton
Capacity: 52
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 51 (63% boys & 37% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 68.6%

Location and administration

URN: 149151
DfE Number: 935/7020
UKPRN: 10090547
UPRN: 100091570248
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Lowestoft (E14001344)
Electoral Ward: Carlton Colville (E05012739)

Easting & Northing: 650911E, 289857N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 26' 58.67" N 1° 41' 28.53" E
Plus Code: 9F43CMXR+VG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Carlton Colville Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Grove Primary School (1.0km)
  3. Warren School (1.8km)
  4. Elm Tree Primary School (2.1km)
  5. Pakefield High School (2.3km)
  6. Westwood Primary School (2.4km)
  7. Pakefield Primary School (2.5km)
  8. Dell Primary School (2.7km)
  9. East Point Academy (3.3km)
  10. Phoenix St Peter Academy (3.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Graham Peter Abbott - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Ms Rachel Cannon - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Ms Josie Finch - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2030.
  • Ms Alexandra Claire Friend - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Ms Suzannah May Gales - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mr Roger John Wallace Inman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Neil Harry Kellett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Alfred Miti - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Emilia Barbara Newport - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Ms Karen Wendy Points - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Lucy Jayne Richardson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
  • Ms Susan Snowdon - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Snowdon - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 28 August 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Claire Sutherland - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Ms Julia Isa Mary Wakelam - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mrs Danielle Elizabeth Wilkinson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2030.