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Sexton's Manor Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sexton's Manor Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

175

Pupils

210

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Sexton's Manor Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sexton's Manor Primary School?

The catchment area for Sexton's Manor Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Sexton's Manor Primary 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.

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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Sexton's Manor Primary School: 210 places, 83% filled: places available

Sexton's Manor Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.9% of pupils at Sexton's Manor Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Suffolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Sexton's Manor Primary School: School Information

Full address
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
23.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150689

Other Primary Schools in Bury St Edmunds

If Sexton's Manor Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sexton's Manor Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sexton's Manor Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sexton's Manor Primary School?

The catchment area for Sexton's Manor Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sexton's Manor Primary School oversubscribed?

Sexton's Manor Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 175 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Sexton's Manor Primary School?

Admission to Sexton's Manor Primary 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 Sexton's Manor Primary School cover?

Sexton's Manor Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sexton's Manor Primary School?

Sexton's Manor Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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