Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School

Previous inspections

• 3 March 2026School inspectionReport card
  Report
• 28 June 2023School inspectionRequires Improvement
  Report
• 8 January 2020School inspection
  Report

KS2 Results

Pupils

Pupils

10

Capacity

42

Girls / boys

40% / 60%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

1.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

1

Part-time teachers

50%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted inspected Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School on 3 March 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Expected standard for attendance and behaviour; Needs attention for personal development and wellbeing; Urgent improvement for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion and for leadership and governance.

How do I apply for a place at Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its governing body, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School?

Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School had 10 pupils aged 5 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 42. It is a mixed school.