Thurston Church of England Primary Academy

About Thurston Church of England Primary Academy

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 336 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

336 / 420 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3FT

Phone

01359230444

Headteacher

John Bayes

Website

http://www.thurstonprimary.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Thurston Church of England Primary Academy have?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thurston Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Thurston Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is part of THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is located at Pond Field Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3FT.