Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Glastonbury Thorn School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 June 2025, report published 10 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 June 2025
This school is a haven of kindness and belonging. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations set for their behaviour and achievement. They present their work neatly and are proud of their accomplishments. Children in the early years learn important routines. They share resources well and quickly become independent. A wide range of trips and visits to places such as the farm and the train station enhance pupils' learning further. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across the curriculum. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful. The atmosphere around school is happy and harmonious. The school's mantra, 'I can't do it... YET!' encourages pupils to become confident in their abilities and recognise challenges as opportunities for growth. Pupils' enjoyment of school is evident in their high attendance. Pupils develop a strong sense of character. They are thoughtful and reflective individuals. Pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of keeping safe, including when online. They trust that adults will help them if any problems arise. Pupils enjoy taking part in clubs which develop their hobbies and talents. These include multi-sports, singing and gymnastics. Pupils relish their leadership roles, which they fulfil with passion.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, including in the early years and phonics lessons, teaching does not check well enough what pupils understand before moving on to new work. Where this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff know how to use assessment efficiently to adapt their teaching, or the support they provide, to help all pupils to secure the important knowledge across the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Glastonbury Thorn School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Loughton Manor First School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Long Meadow School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Merebrook Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Cursley
- Phone
- 01908504648
- Address
- Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BX
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 110400
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.