Thurston Community College

A good community school school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thurston Community College.

Bury St Edmunds, IP313PB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.5%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Norton Road
Thurston
Bury St Edmunds, IP313PB
Phone
1359230885
Website
thurstoncollege.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
124802
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
Website
http://www.thurstoncollege.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,800 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,499
Free School Meals
16.2% (243 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
123 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.5 (+12.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
94 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
187
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,499 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Empower, Achieve"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thurston Community College. The Principal describes it as a large, popular secondary school with a strong sense of community, high expectations and an inclusive approach. The mission is 'Inspire, Empower, Achieve', aiming for students to be inspired by learning, empowered to seize opportunities, and to leave as happy, confident, and well‑rounded individuals.

Facilities

Sports Education Centre Sports hall Sports Gym Fitness Suite Classrooms Hard Courts Artificial Pitch Kitchen facilities Auditorium Drama and Dance Studios Large hall Beyton Hall Dance Studio Drama Studio Thurston Sixth Beyton Campus Conference Centre

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