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Great Heath Academy

Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 3–11469 pupilsDoes not apply
Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PT
Suffolk

Great Heath Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bury St Edmunds, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 469 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, Great Heath Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bury St Edmunds can view Great Heath Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bury St Edmunds (IP28 7PT), Great Heath Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 23/01/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals21.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-43%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Bury St EdmundsSee the full area report for IP28 7PT