Thurston Community College
Community school · Sixth form
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 50% in England
4 of 7 in Mid Suffolk
Pupils
1,512
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 44.4 | 46.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 42% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 39% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 | -0.16 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sybil Andrews Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Ixworth High School · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- King Edward VI CEVC School · 4.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- Bury St Edmunds County High School · 4.5 mi · Report card · Top 44% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic School · 4.5 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- Stowmarket High School · 8.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Thurston Community College is in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North (typical home £350,000, crime low).
What is Thurston Community College's Ofsted rating?
Thurston Community College does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Thurston Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thurston Community College is in the top 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.