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St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy

Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3BJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 5–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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25% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

38.0%

Maths

42.0%

RWM Combined

25.0%

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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

1.25 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

1.27 km away · Community school

Good

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About St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy

St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 25% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 174 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3BJ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
Mar 2024 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)
May 2023 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)
Mar 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy

What is St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy's latest exam results?

St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 25% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy located?

St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33 3BJ).

How many pupils attend St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy?

St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy has around 174 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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