Thurstable School
About Thurstable School
Thurstable School in Colchester is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, currently educating 1,031 students against a school capacity of just 65 — a figure that suggests the school is significantly oversubscribed, though the data doesn't specify an admissions policy or how many applicants are turned away. The school's intake draws from the Essex local authority, where the average Progress 8 score sits at -0.18, and while Thurstable's own Progress 8 score isn't available, its Attainment 8 score of 4.5 gives a baseline for how pupils perform across eight key subjects. Free school meal data isn't provided, so it's hard to gauge the school's deprivation profile relative to national averages, but the fact that the school is running well over capacity points to strong local demand. The headteacher is James Ketley, and the school operates as a state-funded secondary without a sixth form, meaning students leave at 16.
Key Details
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
58
With EHC Plan
0
SEN Support
5.6% of pupils receive SEN support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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