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Bury St Edmunds sixth form schools offer diverse pathways for A-Level study, with 21% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 43% achieving A*/A/B grades. Culford School leads the rankings, while Thurston Community College and St Benedict's Catholic School provide strong state options for families seeking comprehensive sixth form education. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 835 compared to England's 1183, Bury St Edmunds sixth forms demonstrate solid university preparation. Students across the town and surrounding villages benefit from a mix of independent and state provision, with 8 sixth form options available. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Culford School | Independent | All-through | 1-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 1-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Riverwalk School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Mildenhall College Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | On Track Education Mildenhall | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Benedict's Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #4 | Abbeygate Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Priory School, Bury St. Edmunds | State | Not Applicable | 5-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Thurston Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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