The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 1–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 895
- Capacity
- 100%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Claire Bentley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Culford School?
Culford School currently has 895 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Culford School take?
Culford School caters for pupils aged 1 to 19.
Where is Culford School?
Culford School is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Culford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Culford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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