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Thurston Church of England Primary Academy

Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3FT

A Good-rated primary school in Bury St. Edmunds where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

336

Ages

5-11

FSM

19.9%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

78.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About Thurston Church of England Primary Academy

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 58 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 336 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3FT | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Good
Dec 2012 — Good (predecessor: Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thurston Church of England Primary Academy

What is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 58 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Thurston Church of England Primary Academy.

What are Thurston Church of England Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy located?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP31 3FT).

How many pupils attend Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy has around 336 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thurston Church of England Primary Academy with other schools?

View Thurston Church of England Primary Academy'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.