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Thurstable School
Ages 11–161,031 pupilsNone
Thurstable School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Colchester can view Thurstable School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.9
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake18.5%
Free school meals18.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Colchester
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