Glastonbury Thorn School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Glastonbury Thorn School currently has around 149 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.1% boys and 40.9% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.2%. indian pupils make up about 19.5% , followed by african at 10.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Pigott Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BX |
| Website: | http://www.glastonburythorn.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908504648 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Cursley |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110400 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 149 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 61 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.20% | 48 |
| Indian | 19.50% | 29 |
| African | 10.70% | 16 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 9 |
| Chinese | 5.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN | - not rated | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton School Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN | - not rated | 796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School Faraday Drive , Shenley Lodge MK5 7DF | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton Manor First School Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Meadow School Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | - not rated | 642 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| iPEC , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.