St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery, Bungay

In its own words: "We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £150,000 to develop a school-based nursery at St Edmund's. This is a significant and exciting step forward, building on the strong foundations already in place across our schools and reflecting our continued commitment to supporting children and families from the earliest stages of education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great privilege to welcome you to St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and Nursery. Having now been Executive Headteacher of St Edmund's for over a year, I am incredibly proud of the progress our school community has made and, most importantly, of the children who make St Edmund's such a special place."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 38% of Year 6 pupils at St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 23% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 60% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery are Bungay Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 56% reading, 36% maths); Earsham Church of England Primary Academy (0.8 miles, 73% reading, 82% maths); Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); and Ellingham VC Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 60% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery.

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery is one of 11 schools run by St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holy Trinity Church (near), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery issued 9 suspensions, 13.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.