Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
202
Pupils
210
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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.
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.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124712
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If Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Is Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.