How many pupils does Thurstable School have?

Thurstable School has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thurstable School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thurstable School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 in 2025/26.

Is Thurstable School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thurstable School is part of THURSTABLE SCHOOL.

Where is Thurstable School?

Thurstable School is located at Maypole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW.

Thurstable School

Maypole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW

Not rated

Inspected 20 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

46.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,031

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Thurstable School

Thurstable School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,031 pupils on roll. It is part of THURSTABLE SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 (2025/26). 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,031 / 1,275 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.5%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

15.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.5

Attainment 8

202 pupils

52%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

68.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

48%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

24.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

50.08

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -11.5 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

14.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£50,761

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,676 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.7

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,096

Spend per pupil

£7,936

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Maypole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW
Phone: 01621816526
Head Teacher: James Ketley
Website: http://www.thurstable.co.uk

Academy Trust

THURSTABLE SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thurstable School?: Thurstable School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Thurstable School have?: Thurstable School has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Thurstable School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Thurstable School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 in 2025/26.
Is Thurstable School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thurstable School is part of THURSTABLE SCHOOL.
Where is Thurstable School?: Thurstable School is located at Maypole Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW.

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