Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Maypole Road, CO5 0EW |
| School Website | www.thurstable.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1621816526 |
| URN | 137241 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 02 May 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 September 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 November 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 08 December 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 April 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 October 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 30 January 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 395 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 370 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 360 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 363 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 400 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 12% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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