Thurston Community College is an upper school in Thurston, Suffolk in the United Kingdom. It is also the largest school in west Suffolk. It has the second largest Sixth form on its premises and many facilities such as different sports areas and equipment which can be used by the public; it also holds a community library and an Air Training Corps building; the school has a great interest in charity and caring for the environment, and prides itself with the statement that they are raising achievements. It has a staff total of around 170. It has been rewarded with considerable recognition of its success, such as appearing in a newspaper for its work caring for the environment. A display cabinet called 'The Gallery' can now be seen from the main corridor featuring many special art works from the students of the college. An eco-committee has recently been set up by students to help make their school greener and more environmentally friendly and has plans to create a wind turbine to increase energy efficiency. The houses are named after famous British people such as Gainsborough being named after Thomas Gainsborough a famous painter from the 17 century.