Culford School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 29 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
863
AGES
1 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
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Culford School is a co-educational independent secondary in Bury St Edmunds that holds a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2024 ISI inspection, the school was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements. On state performance measures, the proportion of pupils achieving good GCSE passes sits below the national average.

Culford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

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Ofsted inspection
(02/05/2024)
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Culford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average Culford School UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average Culford School UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Culford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Culford School Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Culford
Bury St Edmunds
IP28 6TX
+44 (0)1284 385308
Suffolk

School Description

Culford School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. It exists to provide an education which is challenging, enriching and fun.

News, Photos and Open Days from Culford School

Last update: 29 September 2026
OPEN MORNINGS

Saturday 29 September at 10:00 - Senior School

Friday 5 October at 09:15 - Pre-Prep & Nursery

Friday 5 October at 10:30 - Prep School

Saturday 6 October at 10:30 - Sixth Form

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Culford School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the outcome of the most recent inspection at Culford School?

Culford School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2024, where it was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements.

How many pupils attend Culford School?

There are 863 pupils enrolled at the school.

How do exam results compare at Culford School?

In GCSE examinations measuring 5 or more passes at grade 9-4 including English and maths, 0.9% of pupils met the standard, which is below the national average of 38.9%.

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