Thurston Community College

Thurston Community College is a large, popular, mixed comprehensive school. It comprises of two distinct and specialist sites. Our Thurston Campus, for students from Year 7 - Year 11 is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. Thurston Sixth; Beyton Campus is located in the nearby village of Beyton, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13. Both locations provide an exciting, dynamic learning environment, where students display a positive attitude to learning and make good progress.

We are a school that boasts a strong sense of community and prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. The wellbeing and education of every young person is fundamental to us. We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our college community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live

To achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

Since 2021 Thurston and the Governing Body have set an exciting and aspirational vision for the college over the next five years.

Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.

Thurston Community College

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk     IP31 3PB

Tel: 01359 230885

Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org

Website: www.thurstoncollege.org.uk

Interim Principal: Maéve Taylor (BA Hons)

Roll: 1490; Years 7-11: 1319; Sixth Form: 171