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Bury St Edmunds County High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Unity Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Sybil Andrews Academy, Newmarket Academy, Breckland School, Samuel Ward Academy and Thomas Gainsborough School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | St Benedict's Catholic School | |
| 0.4 | King Edward VI CEVC School | |
| 2.6 | Sybil Andrews Academy | |
| 4.5 | Thurston Community College | |
| 6.6 | Ixworth High School | |
| 10.4 | Mildenhall College Academy | |
| 12.1 | The Thetford Academy | |
| 12.6 | Stowmarket High School | |
| 13.0 | Newmarket Academy | |
| 13.1 | Stour Valley Community School | |
| 13.4 | Breckland School | |
| 14.4 | Stowupland High School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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