Schools in Bury St Edmunds
52 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds County High School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thurston Community College Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| King Edward VI CEVC School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (36)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Abbots Green Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beck Row Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cockfield Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Great Heath Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hardwick Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hartest Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Honington Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ickworth Park Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ixworth Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rougham Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stanton Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Pines Primary School Free schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Tollgate Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Row Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woolpit Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Elmswell Community Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Howard Community Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Norton CEVC Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sexton's Manor Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (11)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–19 | — |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Academy alternative provision converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–8 | — |
| Riverwalk School Academy special converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| The Albany Academy alternative provision converter | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Abbey Gardens School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Free schools 16 to 19 | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Culford School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 1–19 | — |
| Learning Support, Western Area Education Office Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| Sir Peter Hall School Free schools special | No overall grade (2025) | 9–16 | — |
| South Lee School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–13 | — |
| West Suffolk College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.