Which is the best primary school in Bury St Edmunds?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Norton CEVC Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Bury St Edmunds, with 83% 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?

26 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 26 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
Norton CEVC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

21%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
3
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
St Christopher's CEVCP School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
5
Elmswell Community Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
6
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
7
Cockfield Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
8
Beck Row Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
9
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
10
Tollgate Primary School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
11
Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
12
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
13
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
14
Hartest Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

22%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
16
Great Heath Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
17
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
18
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
19
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
20
Bardwell Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
21
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Community school

0%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
22
Howard Community Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
23
Hardwick Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
24
St Mary's Church of England Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
25
Woolpit Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
26
Sexton's Manor Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bury St Edmunds?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Norton CEVC Primary School ranks first of 26 ranked primary schools in Bury St Edmunds, with 83% 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?: 26 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.