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Thurston Community College
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.2 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,484
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 44% nationally. A solid 67% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 51% reach grade 5 or above, indicating effective teaching and support. While the percentage of students entering the EBacc is lower at 23%, the school has a commendable university progression rate of 67%, with 19% advancing to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.4%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.25467, 0.80964 · IP31 3PB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124802
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thurstoncollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurston Community College rated by Ofsted?
Thurston Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2018.
Is Thurston Community College a good school?
Thurston Community College scores 51.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thurston Community College in GCSEs?
Thurston Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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