SchoolScoresThurnham Glasson Christ Church, CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Lane, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0AR
01524 751425 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 11 May 2026.
In short: 1 expected, 1 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
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 Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 26th highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 26th highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 26th highest of 27 state primary schools in Lancaster. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Overton St Helen's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellel St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 expected, 1 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119543.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.