Thurstable School
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Attainment 8 of 41.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.19
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.38, 0.01]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 205 | 41.9 | — | 51.7% | 47.3% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 210 | 44.7 | -0.19 | 56.7% | 53.8% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 206 | 47.0 | -0.02 | 67.0% | 40.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 198 | 51.3 | +0.43 | 75.0% | 45.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137241 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher James Ketley |
| Trust | THURSTABLE SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CO5 0EW |
| Latest pupils | 205 |
| FSM eligible | 17.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Maypole Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0EW
http://www.thurstable.co.ukView local authority page1621816526| DfE number | 5413 |
| UKPRN | 10034841 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |