Sybil Andrews Academy vs Thurston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sybil Andrews Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Thurston Community College
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Sybil Andrews Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England | Thurston Community College Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 460 | #175 of 460 |
| National rank | #791 of 4,090 | #1410 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 657 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.9% | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.4% | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Bury St. Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk | www.thurstoncollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sybil Andrews Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 61.4).
- •Thurston Community College is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 657.
- •Sybil Andrews 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 Sybil Andrews Academy better than Thurston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Sybil Andrews Academy ranks higher (75.1 vs 61.4 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 Sybil Andrews Academy and Thurston Community College?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bury St. Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sybil Andrews Academy: 657. Thurston Community College: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sybil Andrews Academy and Thurston Community College rank in East of England?
Sybil Andrews Academy is 97th of 460 and Thurston Community College is 175th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).