Thurston Community College Catchment Area
Thurston Community College is a community secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1484 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,484
Pupils
1,800
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Thurston Community College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Thurston Community College are allocated by Suffolk using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Thurston Community College — School Information
- Full address
- Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124802
Other Secondary Schools in Bury St Edmunds
If Thurston Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thurston Community College
Is Thurston Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Thurston Community College has a capacity of 1800 places and currently has 1484 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Thurston Community College? ▾
Admission to Thurston Community College is managed by Suffolk. 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 Thurston Community College cover? ▾
Thurston Community College is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thurston Community College? ▾
Thurston Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.