Ixworth High School vs Thurston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ixworth High School
Ixworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
512 students
Thurston Community College
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Ixworth High School Ixworth, East of England | Thurston Community College Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 460 | #175 of 460 |
| National rank | #2072 of 4,090 | #1410 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 512 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 512 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Ixworth | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ixworthhighschool.org | www.thurstoncollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thurston Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 47.9).
- •Thurston Community College is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 512.
- •Ixworth High School 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 Ixworth High School better than Thurston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Thurston Community College ranks higher (61.4 vs 47.9 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 Ixworth High School and Thurston Community College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ixworth and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ixworth High School: 512. Thurston Community College: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ixworth High School and Thurston Community College rank in East of England?
Ixworth High School is 253rd of 460 and Thurston Community College is 175th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).