Bury St Edmunds County High School
Bury St Edmunds County High School is a secondary located in Suffolk, IP32 6RF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 855 pupils on roll.
Bury St Edmunds County High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Suffolk
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1020
Number of Pupils: 855
Number of Boys: 437
Number of Girls: 418
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 22.3
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-09
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2022-05-15
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Kennedy
Phone: 01284754857
Website: http://www.countyhigh.uk
Location: Beetons Way
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bury St Edmunds County High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Bury St Edmunds County High School?
Bury St Edmunds County High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Bury St Edmunds County High School admit?
Bury St Edmunds County High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Bury St Edmunds County High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Bury St Edmunds County High School?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Bury St Edmunds County High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Bury St Edmunds County High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Bury St Edmunds County High School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Bury St Edmunds County High School in Suffolk. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
