Glastonbury Thorn School vs Loughton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 729 m 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
Loughton School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
466 students
| Measure | Glastonbury Thorn School Milton Keynes, South East | Loughton School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #689 of 2,471 | #1010 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3743 of 15,697 | #5630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 136 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Glastonbury Thorn School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 61.1).
- •Loughton School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 136.
- •Glastonbury Thorn School is a local authority school while Loughton School is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Glastonbury Thorn School better than Loughton School?
On the Success Index (England), Glastonbury Thorn School ranks higher (70.9 vs 61.1 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 Loughton School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glastonbury Thorn School: 136. Loughton School: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glastonbury Thorn School and Loughton School rank in South East?
Glastonbury Thorn School is 689th of 2,471 and Loughton School is 1010th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).