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Bury St Edmunds County High School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
739
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.8 and a 70% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The percentage of students progressing to university is commendable at 63%, with nearly a fifth gaining entry to top-third universities. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates some room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| 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%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| 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%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| 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%. | 58% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 115 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other6.5%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.25664, 0.70217 · IP32 6RF
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136990
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.countyhigh.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bury St Edmunds County High School rated by Ofsted?
Bury St Edmunds County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Bury St Edmunds County High School a good school?
Bury St Edmunds County High School scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Bury St Edmunds County High School in GCSEs?
Bury St Edmunds County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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