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First Base Bury St Edmunds Catchment Area

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

First Base Bury St Edmunds is a academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–8, and a capacity of 12 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3–8

Age range

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12

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2023

First Base Bury St Edmunds Catchment Area Information

As an academy, First Base Bury St Edmunds sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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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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First Base Bury St Edmunds — School Information

Full address
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7PJ
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–8 years
DfE URN
146072

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury St Edmunds

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

South Lee School Catchment Area

Other independent school · IP33 2BT

Learning Support, Western Area Education Office Catchment Area

Miscellaneous · IP33 2AR

Priory School Catchment Area

Academy special converter · IP32 7BH

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Frequently Asked Questions — First Base Bury St Edmunds

Is First Base Bury St Edmunds oversubscribed? ▾

First Base Bury St Edmunds has a capacity of 12 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for First Base Bury St Edmunds? ▾

Admission to First Base Bury St Edmunds is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does First Base Bury St Edmunds cover? ▾

First Base Bury St Edmunds is a not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–8. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for First Base Bury St Edmunds? ▾

First Base Bury St Edmunds was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.