The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 19.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Bayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3FT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurston Church of England Primary Academy take?
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is in Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3FT, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurston Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thurston Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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