Thurston Community College
URN: 124802 • Bury St Edmunds IP31 3PB
Overview
- Name
- Thurston Community College
- URN
- 124802
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maéve Taylor (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01359230885
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3PB
Summary
Thurston Community College is a mixed secondary community school located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, catering to 1,484 students with a capacity of 1,800. The college serves students from Year 7 to Year 11 at its Thurston Campus and offers a dedicated Sixth Form at the Beyton Campus for Years 12 and 13. The school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The college's mission is to inspire a love of learning and empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make meaningful choices in life. With a strong emphasis on high standards, mutual respect, and inclusivity, Thurston Community College aims to prepare students to be confident, well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
In addition to academic success, the college encourages participation in a variety of sporting and creative activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school values community engagement and strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
The college's mission is to inspire a love of learning and empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make meaningful choices in life. With a strong emphasis on high standards, mutual respect, and inclusivity, Thurston Community College aims to prepare students to be confident, well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
In addition to academic success, the college encourages participation in a variety of sporting and creative activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school values community engagement and strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and their families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (Suffolk County Council) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Benedict's Catholic School (65.3)
- King Edward VI CEVC School (61.7)
- Bury St Edmunds County High School (59.4)
- St Benedict's Catholic School (47.8)
- Bury St Edmunds County Upper School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1484 | 732 | 752 | 1800 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1499 | 766 | 733 | 1800 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1578 | 790 | 788 | 1800 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1578 | 790 | 788 | 1800 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1651 | 785 | 866 | 1800 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1646 | 803 | 843 | 1800 | 7.90 |
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