Sunrise Academy
Free schools special · Special · Ages 9–16 · 51 pupils · Lowestoft
The council’s dates, for reference
Sunrise Academy sets its own term dates. These are Suffolk’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2027 / 28
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 14 February 2028 to Friday, 18 February 2028
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Friday, 21 July 2028
95 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 29 May 2028 to Friday, 2 June 2028
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days
Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 31 August 2026
About Sunrise Academy
Sunrise Academy is a Special school for ages 9 to 16 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, with 51 pupils.
TypeFree schools special
PhaseSpecial
CouncilSuffolk
Pupils51 of 52 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 April 2022
URN149151
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Carlton Colville Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Grove Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Warren School
1.1 mi · Special
Elm Tree Primary School
1.3 mi · Primary
Pakefield High School
1.4 mi · Secondary
Westwood Primary School
1.5 mi · Primary
Where it is
Church LaneLowestoft
NR33 8AX
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