Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressMaypole Road, CO5 0EW
URN137241

School Census

Total 1201
Girls/Boys 570/631
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.5%/52.5%
% pupils where English not first language 1.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 146
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/09/2022 Requires improvement
19/04/2016 Good
Inspection Date 21/09/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/04/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.70%
Entering EBacc 53.80%
EBacc average point score 4.21
Progress 8 -0.18
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc 40%
EBacc average point score 4.25
Progress 8 -0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 57%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.62
Progress 8 0.43

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications395
As first preference183
As second preference132
As third preference34
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers183
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications370
As first preference158
As second preference115
As third preference44
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers158
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications360
As first preference172
As second preference100
As third preference44
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers172
second preference offers21
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications356
As first preference167
As second preference98
As third preference42
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers167
second preference offers9
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications363
As first preference184
As second preference106
As third preference38
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers184
second preference offers19
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications368
As first preference190
As second preference96
As third preference42
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers190
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications400
As first preference192
As second preference102
As third preference58
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers192
second preference offers17
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications394
As first preference203
As second preference92
As third preference49
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers203
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications420
As first preference193
As second preference102
As third preference48
Total Offers Made213
first preference offers188
second preference offers19
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications348
As first preference164
As second preference69
As third preference57
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers164
second preference offers10
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications375
As first preference172
As second preference99
As third preference50
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers170
second preference offers23
third preference offers11

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree46%
disagree15%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree48%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree44%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree14%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know9%
not applicable51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree34%
disagree30%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree33%
disagree13%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree27%
disagree31%
strongly disagree23%
dont know12%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree42%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know15%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree46%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree25%
agree54%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree55%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree46%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree39%
disagree19%
strongly disagree8%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes72%
no28%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Milldene Primary School

(0.15 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 65 Barbrook Lane, , CO5 0EF

Baynards Primary School

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Townsend Road, , CO5 0ND

St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 66 Church Road, , CO5 0SU