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  • Culford School
  • St Benedict's Catholic School
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  • Mildenhall College Academy
  • Sybil Andrews Academy
  • Bury St Edmunds County High School
  • King Edward VI CEVC School
  • Ixworth High School
  • Brookes UK
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Bury St. Edmunds. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds

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Independent · All-through
#1BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#442England

Culford School

Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
877 pupils
Mixed
1-18+ years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#1,142England

St Benedict's Catholic School

Beetons Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6RH
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
976 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School160 offers / 408 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#2,343England

Thurston Community College

Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3PB
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,499 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School286 offers / 417 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#2,835England

Mildenhall College Academy

The Hub, Sheldrick Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7JX
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,330 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School214 offers / 285 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#1,403England

Sybil Andrews Academy

Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7QB
Suffolk council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
639 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School114 offers / 212 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#1,461England

Bury St Edmunds County High School

Beetons Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6RF
Suffolk council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
855 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School98 offers / 228 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#2,610England

King Edward VI CEVC School

Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3BH
Suffolk council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,197 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School236 offers / 429 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#3,406England

Ixworth High School

Walsham Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2HS
Suffolk council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
528 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 167 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#9BURY ST. EDMUNDS
#4,306England

Brookes UK

Flempton Road, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6QJ
Suffolk council
GCSE
158 pupils
Mixed
5-18 years
None
Boarders
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Bury St. Edmunds

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Neighbourhoods in Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Bury St Edmunds County High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bury St Edmunds County High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Culford is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Culford SchoolIndependentAll-through1-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Culford School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 1-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Eastgate is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6King Edward VI CEVC SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
King Edward VI CEVC School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Ixworth is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Ixworth High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ixworth High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Mildenhall is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Mildenhall College AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Mildenhall College Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Moreton Hall is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Benedict's Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Benedict's Catholic School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Risby is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Brookes UKIndependentAll-through5-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Brookes UK#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Rougham is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Sybil Andrews AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sybil Andrews Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thurston is a popular residential pocket within the Bury St. Edmunds area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Bury St. Edmunds and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Thurston Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Thurston Community College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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