Culford School
URN: 124886 • Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6TX
Overview
- Name
- Culford School
- URN
- 124886
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Bentley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01284728615
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6TX
Summary
Culford School, located in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, is an independent mixed school catering to 895 pupils. The school offers both day and boarding options, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, Culford celebrates impressive GCSE and A Level results, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
The curriculum at Culford is designed to encourage creativity and independent thinking, preparing students for future challenges. The school promotes a balanced approach to education, valuing both academic achievements and personal development. Students benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, which enhance their overall educational experience.
Culford is dedicated to the wellbeing of its students, as evidenced by its recognition with a BSA Award for Wellbeing. The school community is characterized by supportive relationships between staff and students, ensuring that each child receives the guidance needed to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.culford.co.uk/.
The curriculum at Culford is designed to encourage creativity and independent thinking, preparing students for future challenges. The school promotes a balanced approach to education, valuing both academic achievements and personal development. Students benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, which enhance their overall educational experience.
Culford is dedicated to the wellbeing of its students, as evidenced by its recognition with a BSA Award for Wellbeing. The school community is characterized by supportive relationships between staff and students, ensuring that each child receives the guidance needed to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.culford.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Senior Open Morning (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Enrichment Programme (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- International Admissions (sen)
- Open Mornings (sen)
- Request Prospectus (sen)
- Scholarships & Bursaries (sen)
- Virtual Open Morning (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Riverwalk School (51.2)
- The Albany (41.7)
- Sir Peter Hall School (30.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 895 | 469 | 426 | 885 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 877 | 463 | 414 | 885 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 834 | 454 | 380 | 885 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 834 | 454 | 380 | 810 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 767 | 418 | 349 | 810 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 756 | 416 | 340 | 760 | 0.00 |
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