Thurston Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Norton Road, IP31 3PB |
| School Website | www.thurstoncollege.org/ |
| Telephone | 1359230885 |
| URN | 124802 |
School Census
| Total | 1570 |
| Girls/Boys | 782/788 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 199 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/03/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/03/2018 | Good |
| 01/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 22 March 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 10 February 2010 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 27 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 March 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 28.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | 13% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.75 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 374 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 271 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 269 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 269 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 402 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 276 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 408 |
| As first preference | 306 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 307 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 296 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 296 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 300 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 59% |
| no | 41% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |