Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pond Field Road Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3FT |
| Phone | 01359230444 |
| Reference Number | 142562 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 320 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.63%
Girls: 44.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 2 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| 3 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-10-31 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-01-17 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Thurston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | ||
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Norton CEVC Primary School
School Close, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3LZ |
0.06 miles |
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Elmswell Community Primary School
Oxer Close, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UE |
2.47 miles |
|
Woolpit Primary Academy
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9RU |
2.57 miles |
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Ixworth Church of England Primary School
Crown Lane, Ixworth, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL |
3.26 miles |
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Rougham Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JJ |
3.51 miles |
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Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2RJ |
4.26 miles |
|
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0SE |
4.37 miles |
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Stanton Community Primary School
Upthorpe Road, Stanton, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, Suffolk, IP31 2AW |
4.68 miles |
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Crawford's Church of England Primary School
Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QZ |
4.7 miles |
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Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3BD |
4.77 miles |
|
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thurston Community College
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB |
2.51 miles |
|
Ixworth High School
Walsham Road, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HS |
3.4 miles |
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Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB |
4.73 miles |
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Sir Peter Hall School
Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ |
4.92 miles |