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Bury St Edmunds County High School

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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RF

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Pupils
739
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.1%
Attainment 8
49.6
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.4%
Basics 9-5
53.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
58.3%
EBacc APS
4.63
EBacc 9-5
31.5%
EBacc 9-4
42.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2023/24

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
40.7%
A*-B Grades
64.8%
AAB+ %
N/A

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About Bury St Edmunds County High School

Bury St Edmunds County High School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. The school has around 739 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RF | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bury St Edmunds County High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bury St Edmunds County High School

What is Bury St Edmunds County High School's Ofsted rating?
Bury St Edmunds County High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bury St Edmunds County High School's latest exam results?
Bury St Edmunds County High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bury St Edmunds County High School located?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32 6RF).
How many pupils attend Bury St Edmunds County High School?
Bury St Edmunds County High School has around 739 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bury St Edmunds County High School with other schools?
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