St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
55%
Capacity
174
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Kim Bramley, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 25 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy include Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk, IP33 3BJ |
| Headteacher | Kim Bramley |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.0% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 315 (55% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP33 3BJ
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk, IP33 3BJ
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