Schools in Bury St. Edmunds
Bury St. Edmunds has 11 schools: 8 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 71% of the 7 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Sybil Andrews Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (49.5 in 2025). Among primary schools, Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (71% in 2025).
- 12 schools
- 3 secondary
- 8 primary
Secondary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sybil Andrews Academy | Good | 49.5 (2025) | +0.15 (2024) | 657 |
| 2 | Sir Peter Hall School | – | 1.0 (2025) | – | 56 |
| 3 | Riverwalk School | Good | – | – | 217 |
Primary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School | Good | 71% (2025) | 74 |
| 2 | West Row Academy | Expected standard | 67% (2025) | 208 |
| 3 | Rougham Church of England Primary School | Good | 64% (2025) | 196 |
| 4 | The Pines Primary School | Good | 61% (2025) | 240 |
| 5 | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy | – | 59% (2025) | 349 |
| 6 | Ixworth Church of England Primary School | Expected standard | 40% (2025) | 163 |
| 7 | St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | – | 25% (2025) | 168 |
| 8 | Stanton Primary School | – | – | 218 |