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Culford School
Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX, Suffolk
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
895
Capacity
885
Ages
1–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With limited published data, the school faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 31.3 and minimal percentages of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents considering this option may want to explore additional information regarding the school's overall educational environment and support services, as current statistics reflect significant areas for improvement.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 31.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 2% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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52.30109, 0.68523 · IP28 6TX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124886
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.culford.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Culford School rated by Ofsted?
Culford School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Culford School a good school?
Culford School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Culford School in GCSEs?
Culford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.3. 2% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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