Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy vs Thurston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
Thurston Community College
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Thurston Community College Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,872 | #175 of 460 |
| National rank | #6903 of 15,697 | #1410 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 188 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | greatbartonprimaryschool.co.uk/contact-us/ | www.thurstoncollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thurston Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 55.0).
- •Thurston Community College is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 188.
- •Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Thurston Community College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy better than Thurston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Thurston Community College ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy and Thurston Community College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy: 188. Thurston Community College: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy and Thurston Community College rank in East of England?
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy is 831st of 1,872 and Thurston Community College is 175th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).