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Thurstable School

Colchester, CO5 0EWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
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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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMaypole Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO5 0EW
HeadteacherJames Ketley
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,031
School Capacity1,031 / 65 (1586% full)

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumTennis CourtsDining HallSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Cross CountryHockeyBadmintonRowingAthleticsDanceRoundersCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubNewspaperEco ClubDebateCoding

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurstable School

Thurstable School's key exam results include: 0% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 4.5.