Open State Secondary Mixed

Thurston Community College

Norton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
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Thurston Community College
Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
1,484 Pupils
1,800 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.70% FSM %
732 Boys
752 Girls
About Thurston Community College

Thurston Community College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,484 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,800. Current headteacher: Ma?ve Taylor.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward Thurston
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006910
URN 124802
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert Davie Chair of Governors 04/07/2025 03/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Greg Burchill Governor 05/07/2024 04/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Davey Governor 08/07/2022 07/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Gilbert Governor 29/11/2024 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Harridge Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Jo Hooley Governor 13/02/2023 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Lenko Governor 17/10/2022 16/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Macaulay Governor 08/07/2022 14/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Martin Governor 29/11/2024 18/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Greg Russell Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Shields Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Smith Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Schools Nearby
Rougham Church of England Primary School
3.04 km • Bury St. Edmunds
Other
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
3.15 km • Bury St Edmunds
Other
Sybil Andrews Academy
3.69 km • Bury St. Edmunds
Other
Sir Peter Hall School
3.92 km • Bury St. Edmunds
Other
Abbots Green Primary Academy
4 km • Bury St Edmunds
Other
First Base Bury St Edmunds
4 km • Bury St Edmunds
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thurston Community College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Thurston Community College has 1,484 pupils, with a capacity of 1,800.
Thurston Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Thurston Community College is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Thurston Community College is Ms Ma?ve Taylor.
Thurston Community College is at Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Thurston Community College: Has a sixth form.
Thurston Community College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Ma?ve Taylor
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
01359230885
www.thurstoncollege.org/
Location
IP31 3PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124802
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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