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Thurstable School

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Thurstable School

Maypole Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0EW

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Pupils
1,031
Ages
11-16
FSM
17.1%
Attainment 8
41.8
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.9%
Basics 9-5
41.0%

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
47.3%
EBacc APS
3.89
EBacc 9-5
20.0%
EBacc 9-4
28.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2023/24

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
6.2%
A*-B Grades
23.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

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About Thurstable School

Thurstable School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Maypole Road, Colchester, CO5 0EW | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thurstable School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. May 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  5. Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thurstable School

What is Thurstable School's Ofsted rating?
Thurstable School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Thurstable School's latest exam results?
Thurstable School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thurstable School located?
Thurstable School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO5 0EW).
How many pupils attend Thurstable School?
Thurstable School has around 1,031 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thurstable School with other schools?
View Thurstable School'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 Essex.