Which is the best primary school in Bury St. Edmunds?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Bury St. Edmunds, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bury St. Edmunds ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bury St. Edmunds?

7 primary schools in Bury St. Edmunds published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bury St. Edmunds, ranked

The 7 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

24%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
2
West Row Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
3
Rougham Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
4
The Pines Primary School
Free schools

7%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
5
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
6
Ixworth Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
7
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bury St. Edmunds?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Bury St. Edmunds, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bury St. Edmunds ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bury St. Edmunds?: 7 primary schools in Bury St. Edmunds published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.