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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds Area

Bury St Edmunds secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 40, well below England's 39, though secondary schools have FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. Culford School leads the rankings, while Sybil Andrews Academy and are among the highest-performing state options. With 2 schools serving this historic market town, families across Moreton Hall, the town centre, and surrounding villages have access to a mix of independent and comprehensive schools in a close-knit community setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Bury St. Edmunds

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Culford School
Culford
Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham