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Thurstable School
Maypole Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.5 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 71% nationally. Approximately 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and nearly half progress to university, although only a small percentage reach top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with about 70% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive perception among families.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 47% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% 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%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 65 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (126 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
87%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
78%
Behaviour is good
74%
School supports development
71%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.4%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.81955, 0.74825 · CO5 0EW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137241
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thurstable.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurstable School rated by Ofsted?
Thurstable School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Thurstable School a good school?
Thurstable School scores 30.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thurstable School?
Based on 126 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thurstable School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thurstable School in GCSEs?
Thurstable School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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