Admissions
We know that the move to Secondary School is a big step for your child and research tells us that students thrive best and achieve more if they feel secure and supported in a small community of learners.
We also know that choosing a new school for your child can be a challenging and sometimes confusing process.
We fully support the principle of parental preference in making this choice and our staff will be more than happy to assist you with any queries relating to Sybil Andrews Academy, the transition process and/or admissions in general.
Our aim is to make the process simpler for parents by providing clear and accurate information.
Should you have any queries relating to admissions, please contact E Long.
There is further information in the attached Admissions Arrangements documents.
How to Apply
Normal Year of Entry
Sybil Andrews Academy is a Secondary School with a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 150. Suffolk County Council co-ordinates all Normal Year of Entry Admissions into Year 7 and communicates all admission decisions to parents/carers.
Please read our Admission Arrangements for further details, including our oversubscription criteria and the administration of waiting lists. Suffolk County Council also produces a very useful guide for parents and carers on how to apply for your child’s school place which you can view by clicking below.
Year 7 Admissions
For 2026/27 admission further information is available here .
Further information will be available from 12 September 2025.
The advantages of applying online are that you:
- will receive confirmation of your application by email
- can check or change your application right up to the closing date
- can view the outcome of your application online on the offer day
- will receive an email with details of your school offer on the offer day
If you prefer to complete a paper application this can be downloaded from the link below. The completed CAF1 form can be emailed to admissions@suffolk.gov.uk or posted to the address on the form – it is advised to get proof of postage.
Your application form must be received on or before 31 October.
National Offer Day is 1 March or the next working day for a Secondary School application.
In Year Applications
In-year applications should be made directly to Sybil Andrews Academy using the ADM1 form which you can download below. Please email or post the completed form to the School Office.
Admission of Children out of their normal age group
For further information on Admission of Children out of their normal age group please refer to SAA Admissions Policy 24-25
Appeals
All applicants refused a place have a right of appeal to an independent appeal panel constituted and operated in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code. Appellants should contact the Education Appeals Office on 01473 264218, 01473 264219, 01473 264227 or statutory.appealsoffice@suffolk.gov.uk
There is further information at www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions. Select the Appeals Panel on the left which will contain contact numbers, addresses and emails, as well as appeal forms and the timescales by which you would need to make your appeal.
Education Appeals
Customer Rights
PO Box 579
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX