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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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