Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 124715 • Bury St Edmunds IP31 3RY

Overview

Name
Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
124715
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kathleen Lambert (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
School Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3RY

Summary

Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed primary school with a capacity of 200 pupils. The school operates under a strong Christian ethos and became part of a Multi Academy Trust in 2016, collaborating with several local primary schools to enhance educational opportunities. In September 2021, the school relocated to a new site on Pond Field Road to accommodate the growing population of the village.

The school is transitioning from a single form entry to a two form entry system to better serve its expanding community. It received a "Good" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2018. The governing body is actively involved in monitoring and supporting the school, while parents contribute through the Friends of Thurston School (FOTS), which helps fund various initiatives, including trips and new resources.

Thurston CE Primary Academy encourages pupil participation in decision-making and values their opinions through initiatives like Collective Worship Leads. The school fosters a welcoming environment and invites prospective families for informal visits to learn more about its community and educational approach.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
200
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-12-31
Last Ofsted
2012-12-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 200
2024-09-11 200
2023-09-11 200
2022-09-11 200
2021-09-11 200
2020-09-11 200

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