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Culford School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Culford School is a other independent not applicable school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 1–19, with 895 pupils, and a capacity of 885 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

1–19

Age range

895

Pupils

885

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Culford School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Culford School is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 895 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 885 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Culford School — School Information

Full address
Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
1–19 years
Religious character
Methodist
DfE URN
124886

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury St. Edmunds

If Culford School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury St. Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Culford School

Is Culford School oversubscribed?

Yes — Culford School currently has 895 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 885 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Culford School?

Culford School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Culford School cover?

Culford School is a not applicable school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 1–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.