Sunrise Academy — School in Lowestoft

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Sunrise Academy

Lowestoft, NR33 8AX

44 Pupils

52 Capacity

9–16 Age Range

79.50% FSM %

36 Boys

8 Girls

About Sunrise Academy

Sunrise Academy is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Lowestoft and the surrounding area in Suffolk. The school for pupils aged 9–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 44 pupils on roll. School capacity: 52. Current headteacher: Patrick Hamilton.

Information on Sunrise Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Lowestoft
Ward	Carlton Colville
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Opened	01-04-2022
UKPRN	10090547
URN	149151
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Susan Snowdon	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	28/08/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Ms Suzannah Gales	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr Graham Abbott	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	02/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Douglas Cadman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	01/04/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Victoria Cunningham	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	17/12/2025	16/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Daley	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Josie Finch	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	13/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alexandra Friend	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	30/01/2030	Appointed by trustees
Mr Roger Inman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Kellett	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alfred Miti	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	11/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emilia Newport	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/03/2025	02/02/2029	Elected by parents