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Are all West Suffolk neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in West Suffolk Area

Schools across the West Suffolk council area. Explore 12 secondary schools in West Suffolk. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Culford School, Bury St Edmunds County High School, and St Benedict's Catholic School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for West Suffolk

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

West Suffolk38%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Suffolk43.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Suffolk34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Suffolk3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Suffolk7.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

West Suffolk

38%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Suffolk

43.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Suffolk

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Suffolk

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Suffolk

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in West Suffolk

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Culford School
Culford
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Bury St Edmunds
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St Benedict's Catholic School
Moreton Hall
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Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham
King Edward VI CEVC School
Eastgate
Castle Manor Academy
Haverhill
Stour Valley Community School
Clare
Samuel Ward Academy
Chalkstone
Breckland School
Brandon
Ixworth High School
Ixworth
Mildenhall College Academy
Mildenhall
Newmarket Academy
Newmarket