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Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3FT, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11. Although the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 59%, which places it in the top 65% nationally, only 5% reach the higher standard. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families in the area, despite some areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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52.25542, 0.86890 · IP31 3FT
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142562
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thurstonprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thurston Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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