Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 142562 • Bury St. Edmunds IP31 3FT
Overview
- Name
- Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 142562
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Bayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01359230444
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds IP31 3FT
Summary
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 336 pupils and a capacity for 420. Established as an academy converter in 2016, the school operates under a strong Christian ethos and is part of a Multi Academy Trust, collaborating closely with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school relocated to a new site on Pond Field Road in September 2021 to accommodate the growing population of the village.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, actively involving pupils in decision-making through initiatives like Collective Worship Leads. Parental engagement is encouraged through the Friends of Thurston School (FOTS), which plays a vital role in fundraising and supporting school activities. The governing body is also actively involved in monitoring and enhancing the quality of education.
Thurston CE Primary Academy received a 'Good' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2018. The school is in the process of transitioning from a single form entry to a two-form entry system, reflecting its commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, actively involving pupils in decision-making through initiatives like Collective Worship Leads. Parental engagement is encouraged through the Friends of Thurston School (FOTS), which plays a vital role in fundraising and supporting school activities. The governing body is also actively involved in monitoring and enhancing the quality of education.
Thurston CE Primary Academy received a 'Good' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2018. The school is in the process of transitioning from a single form entry to a two-form entry system, reflecting its commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Letters Sent Home (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- View October Events (calendar)
- View All News (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Online Payments (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 336
- Boys
- 185
- Girls
- 151
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- 2016-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 336 | 185 | 151 | 420 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 320 | 178 | 142 | 420 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 258 | 150 | 108 | 420 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 258 | 150 | 108 | 420 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 114 | 90 | 226 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 118 | 92 | 210 | 11.50 |
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