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Thurston Community College

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Thurston Community College

Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB

Community school
Pupils
1,484
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.7%
Attainment 8
46.9
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.5%
Basics 9-5
50.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.4%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
14.0%
EBacc 9-4
17.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.37
A*-A Grades
16.8%
A*-B Grades
43.9%
AAB+ %
8.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 94 students entered

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About Thurston Community College

Thurston Community College is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 1,484 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Norton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thurston Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thurston Community College

What is Thurston Community College's Ofsted rating?
Thurston Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Thurston Community College's latest exam results?
Thurston Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thurston Community College located?
Thurston Community College is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP31 3PB).
How many pupils attend Thurston Community College?
Thurston Community College has around 1,484 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thurston Community College with other schools?
View Thurston Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.