Denbigh School vs Glastonbury Thorn School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 588 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbigh School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,778 students
Glastonbury Thorn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
136 students
| Measure | Denbigh School Milton Keynes, South East | Glastonbury Thorn School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #162 of 679 | #689 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #653 of 4,090 | #3743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,778 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,778 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.denbigh.net | www.glastonburythorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denbigh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 70.9).
- •Denbigh School is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 136.
- •Denbigh School is a academy school while Glastonbury Thorn School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denbigh School better than Glastonbury Thorn School?
On the Success Index (England), Denbigh School ranks higher (79.0 vs 70.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denbigh School and Glastonbury Thorn School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denbigh School: 1,778. Glastonbury Thorn School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denbigh School and Glastonbury Thorn School rank in South East?
Denbigh School is 162nd of 679 and Glastonbury Thorn School is 689th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).