St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
105%
Capacity
442
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Kemble, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7437th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 44 in West Suffolk.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP33 1QG |
| Headteacher | Maria Kemble |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 442 / 420 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7437th of 13,686
Nationally
799th of 1,612
In East of England
22nd of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP33 1QG
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