SchoolScoresGlastonbury Thorn School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed
Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BX
01908 504648 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 47 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Milton Keynes figures pool parents at the Milton Keynes schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Milton Keynes. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 50th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.5% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 64th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 47th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 62nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 44th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 15.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Loughton School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caroline Haslett Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loughton Manor First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Long Meadow School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merebrook Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Emerson Valley School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxley Park Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmwood School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Oldbrook First School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Glastonbury Thorn School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Glastonbury Thorn School?
100% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Glastonbury Thorn School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Glastonbury Thorn School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Glastonbury Thorn School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110400.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.