- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Schools in IP31
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: IP31 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries189 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP31 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP31
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in IP31
9 in IP31, best first
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 188
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Top Secondary Schools in IP31
2 in IP31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
271 first choices, 277 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,512
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
80 first choices, 88 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 512
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
Nurseries in IP31
7 in IP31, highest Ofsted grade first
Thurston Childcare
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Thurston Childcare
Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3RU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Great Barton Pathways
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP31
1 in IP31, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
271 first choices, 277 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,512
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP31, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every IP31 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP31 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in IP31
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about IP31
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP31?
IP31 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in IP31?
The highest-ranked schools in IP31 on Eduscope are Norton CEVC Primary School, Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy, Stanton Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in IP31?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in IP31 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.