Best 3 Secondary schools in West Suffolk – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Sybil Andrews Academy (Secondary) in Bury St. Edmunds; Newmarket Academy (Secondary) in Newmarket; Stour Valley Community School (Secondary) in Sudbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sybil Andrews Academy, Newmarket Academy and Stour Valley Community School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, Newmarket, Suffolk and Sudbury, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sybil Andrews Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Sybil Andrews Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 650, combined total ≈ 2,000, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP and Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited.

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Attribute	Sybil Andrews Academy IP32 7QB	Newmarket Academy CB8 0EB	Stour Valley Community School CO10 8PJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7QB	Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0EB	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PJ
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Nov 2023	2 25 Sep 2023	2 14 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	780	900	575
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP	Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited
Website	www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk	www.newmarketacademy.co.uk	www.stourvalleycommunityschool.org
Telephone	01284413400	01638664412	01787279342
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sybil Andrews Academy

IP32 7QB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7QB
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01284413400

Newmarket Academy

CB8 0EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 0EB
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.newmarketacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01638664412

Stour Valley Community School

CO10 8PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 8PJ
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited
Website: www.stourvalleycommunityschool.org
Telephone: 01787279342

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.