Bury St Edmunds County High School vs Sybil Andrews Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Sybil Andrews Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
| Measure | Bury St Edmunds County High School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Sybil Andrews Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #143 of 460 | #97 of 460 |
| National rank | #1155 of 4,090 | #791 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 657 | 657 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 657 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 78.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.countyhigh.uk | www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sybil Andrews Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 66.9).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bury St Edmunds County High School better than Sybil Andrews Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sybil Andrews Academy ranks higher (75.1 vs 66.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bury St Edmunds County High School and Sybil Andrews Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury St Edmunds County High School: 657. Sybil Andrews Academy: 657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury St Edmunds County High School and Sybil Andrews Academy rank in East of England?
Bury St Edmunds County High School is 143rd of 460 and Sybil Andrews Academy is 97th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).