Bury St Edmunds Information Hub
Education and Learning
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Learning Centre
Modern fully-equipped educational centres offering support for children and adults in maths, English and Dyslexia.
Address: St George's House, The Anderson Centre, Olding Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3TA
Telephone: (01284) 706070.
Hargreaves Training Services
Learn Direct 'Skills for Life' test Centre.
Address: Unit 18 Hillside Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7EA
Telephone: (01284) 765808
University of the Third Age
Lectures and classes run by, and for, people no longer in full time employment, with the aim of learning for pleasure rather than qualifications.
Address: 90 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3AA
Telephone: (01284) 717196
West Suffolk College
Provider of post-16 education and training. Primary campus in Bury St Edmunds, with centres in each of the market towns in West Suffolk and Thetford.
Address: Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL
Telephone: (01284) 701301
Dance, Drama & Music Classes
Youth Theatre
Youth theatre workshops run by the Theatre Royal, and based at The Guildhall. See website for contact details and times
Red Lodge Classes
Training for all ages in Dance Sport disciplines including Street Jazz, Rock'n'Roll, Modern Ballroom and Latin American.
Address: Red Lodge Millenium Centre, Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8TT
Telephone: (01223) 871007
M.I.B. Linedance
Beginner and intermediate level line dance classes held in the Bury St Edmunds area, as well as regular social dances and linedance discos
Stagecoach
Stagecoach performing arts classes, held in several local schools throughout the week, aimed to build confidence and ability in aspiring young performers.
Address: 31a Horringer Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2DG
Telephone: (01284) 762988.
Lane Dance Centres
Training for all ages in Dance Sport disciplines including Street Jazz, Rock'n'Roll, Modern Ballroom and Latin American
Telephone: (01440) 764912..
Lights, Music, Action
Performing arts stage school with courses in singing, acting, music and dancing, as well as more specialised workshops.
Address: Fish & Bell Management, P. O. Box 175, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3T
Telephone: (01359) 271925.
Secret Salsa
Beginner, improver and intermediate level salsa, and freestyle dancing classes.
Address: 11 Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3NZ
Telephone: (07863) 291074
Theatretrain
Weekly dancing, singing and drama classes for young people aged six to eighteen.
Address: Classes held at County Upper School, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6RF
Telephone: (01787) 280768.
Academy Of Motorcycling
Motorcycle training from Compulsory Basic Training, to Direct Access and Advanced Techniques, and refresher courses.
Address: Mill Street, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5BJ
Telephone: (01449) 775776 or (07940) 700526.
Benson School of Motoring
Motoring School with instructors throughout East Anglia, offering driving lessons by the hour or as intensive courses. Also offer motorcycle training and specially adapted disabled vehicles. Gift vouchers available. See website for full contact details.
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Driving School
Hourly driving lessons as well as intensive courses, refresher lessons and Pass Plus courses.
Address: 49 Mayfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
Telephone: (0845) 3889798.
Learner Driving Centre
Local instructors from LDC, offering their unique Learner Driving tuition system which involves careful planning of each driving lesson to maximise efficiency.
Telephone: (0800) 400777.
Smart Rider
Independent motorcycle training body offering all levels of motorcycle training, from the Compulsory Basic Training, to Direct Access and Advanced Roadcraft.
Address: Unit 1B, The Barton Road Trading Estate, Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BE
Telephone: (07763) 018027.
Ted's School of Motoring
Driving lessons in an air-conditioned Peugeot with dual controls, available as intensive, tailored courses, or by the hour.
Telephone: (01284) 760780 or (07702) 869696.
First Aid Training
British Red Cross
Part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
Address: Red Cross House, Lamdin Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6NU
​Telephone: (01284) 767215.
St John Ambulance
Adult, Cadet and Badger Units, educating people in first aid, health, and caring from the age of five.
Address: Nightingale Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33
Telephone: (01284) 700430.
Bury Language School
Full time intensive courses, and part time courses offered for general, business, and more advanced English
Address: 5 Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1UZ
Telephone: (01284) 765511.
Libraries & Reference Resources
Bury St Edmunds Library
Information about Bury St Edmunds and other Suffolk libraries, including catalogue search.
Address: Sergeants Walk, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1TZ
Telephone: (01284) 352545.
Suffolk Record Office
Holds original documents for the western parishes of Suffolk. Prior booking of film and fiche machines is advised.
Address: 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2AR
Telephone: (01284) 352352.
All Occasion Nails
Nail academy offering group and private NOS/NVQ standard courses to gain expertise and qualifications.
Telephone: (08458) 373153 or (07791) 429974.
Training School
Bespoke floral arrangements for any occasion. Floristry workshops and courses held throughout the year, taught by qualified tutors.
Address: Mere Farm Barn, Barton Hamlet, Great Barton, Suffolk IP31 3LF
Telephone: (01359) 232060.
The Kitchen Garden
Equine distance learning courses with regular Study Weeks to supplement theoretical work.
Address: Boxted, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4JT
Telephone: (01787) 282123.
Open College of Equine Studies
Equine distance learning courses with regular Study Weeks to supplement theoretical work.
Address: Boxted, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4JT
Telephone: (01787) 282123.
Pre-School & Nurseries
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Culford School
Independent boarding and day school with a Methodist foundation for children aged three to eighteen.
Address: Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX
Telephone: (01284) 728615.
Hardwick Primary School
Primary school teaching Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum to pupils aged between five and nine
Address: Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW
Telephone: (01284) 755424.
Little Teapots Preschool
Parent-managed group offering activities for pre-school children aged over two.
Address: The Schoolroom, The Erskine Centre, Chevington Road, Chedburgh, Suffolk IP29 4UL
​Telephone: (01284) 852005.
Rattlesden Primary School
Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school for children aged four to nine, with a small nursery and extra curricular clubs.
Address: Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0SE
Telephone: (01449) 736335.
Pre-School and Sunshine Club
Pre-school activities run at St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, aimed at developing social and manual skills through playing.
Address: New Building, 21 Westgate Street, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QG
Telephone: (01284) 755141.
Westgate Community Primary
Primary School teaching the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum, also offering after school clubs, with nursery and Hearing Impaired Unit attached.
Address: Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3JX
Telephone: (01284) 755988.
Guildhall Feoffment
Primary school in central Bury St Edmunds, with a supervised breakfast available and a range of after school clubs.
Address: Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
Telephone: (01284) 754840.
Kids Play
Indoor activity and adventure playground for children up to the age of 12, also available for private hire and parties
Address: Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6AD
Telephone: (01284) 763799.
New Moreton Hall Pre-School
Care and education for children aged three and four.
Address: Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7EG
Telephone: (01284) 702129.
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South Lee School
Nursery for children aged two to four, Pre-prep with small sized classes for ages four to eight, and Prep for ages eight to thirteen.
Address: Nowton Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2BT
Telephone: (01284) 754654.
Tollgate Primary School
Primary school, with part time nursery classes for children aged four, and independently run 'Little Bears' pre-school playgroup.
Address: Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6DG
Telephone: (01284) 752742.
Woolpit Community Primary
Primary School for pupils aged between five and thirteen, with childcare scheme, pre-school activities and playgroup available to children from the age of two.
Address: Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9RU
Telephone: (01359) 240625.
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Barningham Primary School
Small, local Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school.
Address: Church Road, Barningham, Suffolk IP31 1DD
Telephone: (01359) 221297.
Barrow Primary School
As well as teaching the national curriculum, the school offers plenty of clubs and activities.
Address: Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9AA
Telephone: (01359) 270347.
Blackbourne Middle School
Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school for pupils aged between nine and thirteen, located in the village of Stanton.
Address: Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
Telephone: (01359) 250611.
Culford School
Independent boarding and day school with a Methodist foundation for children aged three to eighteen.
Address: Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX
Telephone: (01284) 728615.
Whelnetham Primary School
Local Primary School offering education for pupils aged between five and nine in small sized classes.
Address: Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0UA
Telephone: (01284) 386203.
Guildhall Primary School
Primary school in central Bury St Edmunds, with a supervised breakfast available and a range of after school clubs. Also offers pre-school education for children aged two to four.
Address: Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
Telephone: (01284) 754840.
Hardwick Primary School
Primary school teaching Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum to pupils aged between five and nine.
Address: Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW
Telephone: (01284) 755424.
Ickworth Park School
Primary school engaging and educating children from the age of three.
Address: Meadow Drive, Horringer Village, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5SB
Telephone: (01284) 735337.
Priory School
School for children aged seven to sixteen with special educational needs.
Address: Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7BH
Telephone: (01284) 761934.
Riverwalk School
School for children aged three to nineteen with special educational needs.
Address: South Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3JZ
Telephone: (01284) 764280.
Sebert Wood Primary School
Primary school providing education for children aged four to nine, and part-time Nursery from the age of three.
Address: Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7EG
Telephone: (01284) 755211.
Edmundsbury Primary School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School offers education for children aged four to nine.
Address: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BJ
Telephone: (01284) 752967.
St. Louis Catholic School
Catholic middle school, teaching the National Curriculum, with value placed on spiritual faith. After school clubs, activities and educational visits are run.
Address: St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3PH
Telephone: (01284) 753495.
Tollgate Primary School
Primary school, with part time nursery classes for children aged four, and independently run 'Little Bears' pre-school playgroup.
Address: Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 Telephone: (01284) 752742.
Westley Middle School
State middle school teaching the National Curriculum to pupils aged between nine and thirteen.
Address: Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3JB
Telephone: (01284) 755144.
The Kitchen Garden
Equine distance learning courses with regular Study Weeks to supplement theoretical work.
Address: Boxted, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4JT
Telephone: (01787) 282123.
Horringer Court Middle School
Middle School teaching the National Curriculum, and also educating pupils on learning techniques with encouraged involvement from parents.
Address: Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2EX
Telephone: (01284) 755626.
Kennett Primary School
Small school catering for children aged four to eleven located in the village of Kennett, close to Newmarket.
Address: 98 Station Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7QQ
Telephone: (01638) 750386.
Rattlesden Primary School
Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school for children aged four to nine, with a small nursery and extra curricular clubs.
Address: Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0SE
Telephone: (01449) 736335.
Rougham Primary School
Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool used during the summer, and the school runs its own 'Rougham Raiders' Football Club.
Address: Church Road, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ
Telephone: (01359) 270288.
South Lee School
Nursery for children aged two to four, Pre-prep with small sized classes for ages four to eight, and Prep for ages eight to thirteen
Address: Nowton Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2BT
Telephone: (01284) 754654.
St James Middle School
Church of England Aided School with commitment to Christian values, teaching Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum
Address: Vinefields, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1YB
Telephone: (01284) 754096.
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Thetford Grammar School
Independent, co-educational day school providing private education to pupils aged between six and eighteen.
Address: Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3AF
Telephone: (01842) 752840.
Westgate Primary School
Primary School teaching the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum,
Address: Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3JX
Telephone: (01284) 755988.
Woolpit Primary School
Primary School for pupils aged between five and thirteen, with childcare scheme, pre-school activities and playgroup available to children from the age of two.
Address: Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9RU
Telephone: (01359) 240625.
Open College of Equine Studies
Equine distance learning courses with regular Study Weeks to supplement theoretical work.
Address: Boxted, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4JT
Telephone: (01787) 282123.
Secondary Education
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County Upper School
DfES designated technology college, offering National Curriculum based GCSEs, and GCEs at AS and A2 level.
Address: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6RF
​Telephone: (01284) 754857
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Humanities School
Secondary School located in Thetford teaching the National Curriculum to pupils aged between eleven and eighteen
Address: Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3LH
Telephone: (01842) 763981.
Culford School
Independent boarding and day school with a Methodist foundation for children aged three to eighteen.
Address: Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX
Telephone: (01284) 728615.
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King Edward VI School
Founded in 1550, The King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School offers education for children aged thirteen to eighteen.
Address: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
Telephone: (01284) 761393.
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Mildenhall College
Secondary School specialising in Maths, Science, Design Technology and Information Technology, as well as teaching a wide range of other subjects in accordance with the National Curriculum.
Address: Bury Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7HT
Telephone: (01638) 714645.
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St Benedict's Catholic School
Comprehensive upper school for pupils aged thirteen to eighteen, which aims to develop individual faith alongside teaching the National Curriculum.
Address: Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6RH
Telephone: (01284) 753512.
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Thetford Grammar School
Independent, co-educational day school providing private education to pupils aged between six and eighteen.
Address: Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3AF
Telephone: (01842) 752840.
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Thurston Community College
Large comprehensive school offering further education to children aged between thirteen and eighteen,
Address: Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
Telephone: (01359) 230885.
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West Suffolk College
Provider of post-16 education and training. Primary campus in Bury St Edmunds, with centres in each of the market towns in West Suffolk and Thetford.
Address: Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL
Telephone: (01284) 701301.
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Bury St Edmunds Kumon Study Centre
After school maths study programmes for students of all ages and abilities.
Address: Southgate Community Association, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PJ
Telephone: (01842) 752687.