Bury St Edmunds primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School, All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall, and Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 38 schools serving the area, families in Moreton Hall and the Abbey Gardens area have access to town centre schools, while Lawshall and Walsham-le-Willows offer well-established village settings with strong community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Abbots Green Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Bardwell Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Beck Row Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #6 | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Cockfield Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Culford School | Independent | All-through | 1-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 1-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Elmswell Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Sexton's Manor Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #29 | Hardwick Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hartest Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Honington Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Ickworth Park Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | Howard Community Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Ixworth Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Great Heath Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #30 | St Mary's Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Norton CEVC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | South Lee School | Independent | Primary | 0-13 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Primary • 0-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Christopher's CEVCP School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #28 | The Pines Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Rougham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Sebert Wood Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Stanton Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Tollgate Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | West Row Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Woolpit Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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