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St Mary's Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Church of England Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Mary's Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Church of England Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Mary's Church of England Academy — School Information

Full address
Trinity Avenue, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7LR
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
137419

Other Primary Schools in Bury St Edmunds

If St Mary's Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Church of England Academy

Is St Mary's Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

St Mary's Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Academy?

St Mary's Church of England Academy 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 St Mary's Church of England Academy cover?

St Mary's Church of England Academy 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 St Mary's Church of England Academy?

St Mary's Church of England Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.