Glastonbury Thorn School vs Long Meadow School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glastonbury Thorn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
136 students
Long Meadow School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
358 students
| Measure | Glastonbury Thorn School Milton Keynes, South East | Long Meadow School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #689 of 2,471 | #1110 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3743 of 15,697 | #6273 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.glastonburythorn.co.uk | www.longmeadow.milton-keynes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Glastonbury Thorn School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 58.0).
- •Long Meadow School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 136.
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 Glastonbury Thorn School better than Long Meadow School?
On the Success Index (England), Glastonbury Thorn School ranks higher (70.9 vs 58.0 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 Glastonbury Thorn School and Long Meadow School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glastonbury Thorn School: 136. Long Meadow School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glastonbury Thorn School and Long Meadow School rank in South East?
Glastonbury Thorn School is 689th of 2,471 and Long Meadow School is 1110th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).