Bury St Edmunds County High School
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Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RF
Ofsted
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Our ranking
Top 44% in England
2 of 11 in West Suffolk
Pupils
657
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
9.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 46.2 | 49.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 46% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 44% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 | -0.09 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Benedict's Catholic School · 0.1 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- King Edward VI CEVC School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- Sybil Andrews Academy · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Thurston Community College · 4.5 mi · No rating · Top 50% in England
- Ixworth High School · 6.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Mildenhall College Academy · 10.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds · Best secondary schools in Suffolk
The neighbourhood
Bury St Edmunds County High School is in Bury St Edmunds Central (typical home £284,000, crime very high).
What is Bury St Edmunds County High School's Ofsted rating?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Bury St Edmunds County High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bury St Edmunds County High School is in the top 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.