Glastonbury Thorn School
83%
Capacity
149
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Glastonbury Thorn School
Glastonbury Thorn School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 149 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Glastonbury Thorn School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Cursley, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
Glastonbury Thorn School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 49 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
Glastonbury Thorn School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (56 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Glastonbury Thorn School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Glastonbury Thorn School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Pigott Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK5 6BX |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Cursley |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 149 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 149 / 180 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
56 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
158
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pigott Drive, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK5 6BX
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