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Bury St Edmunds County High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 660 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. 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, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Attendance 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 | Set Ixworth 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
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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