Thurstable School Catchment Area
Thurstable School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1031 pupils, and a capacity of 1275 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,031
Pupils
1,275
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Thurstable School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thurstable School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Thurstable School — School Information
- Full address
- Maypole Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0EW
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137241
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If Thurstable School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO3 3US
Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO4 3JL
Honywood School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO6 1PZ
East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO7 6RJ
Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO3 3US
The Gilberd School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO4 9PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thurstable School
Is Thurstable School oversubscribed? ▾
Thurstable School has a capacity of 1275 places and currently has 1031 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Thurstable School? ▾
Admission to Thurstable School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thurstable School cover? ▾
Thurstable School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thurstable School? ▾
Thurstable School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.