The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kim Bramley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy?
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy take?
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy?
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3BJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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