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What is First Base Bury St Edmunds's Ofsted rating?

First Base Bury St Edmunds was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is First Base Bury St Edmunds located?

First Base Bury St Edmunds is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East of England, IP32 7PJ.

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First Base Bury St Edmunds serves students aged 3 to 8.

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First Base Bury St Edmunds — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About First Base Bury St Edmunds

First Base Bury St Edmunds is a primary alternative provision school in Bury St Edmunds, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2023

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Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

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What kind of school is First Base Bury St Edmunds?

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Ages: 3–8
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: No (to 16)

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Staff and Finance at First Base Bury St Edmunds

The teacher turnover rate at First Base Bury St Edmunds is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at First Base Bury St Edmunds

0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

First Base Bury St Edmunds Ofsted Rating: Good

First Base Bury St Edmunds was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, First Base Bury St Edmunds is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While First Base Bury St Edmunds's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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