Open Independent Methodist Mixed

Culford School

Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX
895 Pupils
885 Capacity
1–19 Age Range
— FSM %
469 Boys
426 Girls
About Culford School

Culford School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Bury St. Edmunds and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Methodist character. The school for pupils aged 1–19 is part of the East of England region.

It has 895 pupils on roll. School capacity: 885. Current headteacher: Claire Bentley.

Information on Culford School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency West Suffolk
Ward Risby
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Methodist
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 196
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10008180
URN 124886
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Culford School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Culford School has 895 pupils, with a capacity of 885.
Culford School caters for pupils aged 1 to 19.
Yes, Culford School has a Methodist religious character.
The Headteacher at Culford School is Claire Bentley.
Culford School is at Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Culford School: Has a sixth form.
Culford School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Claire Bentley
Culford, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 124886
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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