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Priory School Catchment Area

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

Priory School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 204 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–19

Age range

224

Pupils

204

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Priory School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Priory School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 204 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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Priory School — School Information

Full address
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–19 years
Free school meals
48.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137433

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury St Edmunds

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Priory School

Is Priory School oversubscribed?

Yes — Priory School currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 204 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Priory School?

Admission to Priory School 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 Priory School cover?

Priory School is a not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Priory School?

Priory School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.