How many pupils does Bury St Edmunds County High School have?

Bury St Edmunds County High School has 739 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bury St Edmunds County High School's Ofsted rating?

Bury St Edmunds County High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).

How does Bury St Edmunds County High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bury St Edmunds County High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 in 2025/26.

Is Bury St Edmunds County High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bury St Edmunds County High School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Bury St Edmunds County High School?

Bury St Edmunds County High School is located at Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF.

Bury St Edmunds County High School

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF

Good

Inspected 15 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

44.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

739

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bury St Edmunds County High School

Bury St Edmunds County High School is an academy converter in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 739 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 (2025/26). 26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 739 / 1,020 (72%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26%

Free school meals

11.9%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

16.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.8

Attainment 8

185 pupils

44.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

27.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

36.31

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -12.8 vs 2023/24

21.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

6.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£50,327

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,802 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.7% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,972

Spend per pupil

£8,846

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF
Phone: 01284754857
Headteacher: Sally Kennedy
Website: http://www.countyhigh.uk

Academy Trust

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bury St Edmunds County High School?: Bury St Edmunds County High School is an academy converter in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Bury St Edmunds County High School have?: Bury St Edmunds County High School has 739 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bury St Edmunds County High School's Ofsted rating?: Bury St Edmunds County High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).
How does Bury St Edmunds County High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bury St Edmunds County High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 in 2025/26.
Is Bury St Edmunds County High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bury St Edmunds County High School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Bury St Edmunds County High School?: Bury St Edmunds County High School is located at Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF.

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