Thornborough Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Thornborough Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF |
| Reference Number | 110253 |
Thornborough Infant School demonstrates overall good performance with notable strengths in behaviour and personal development, both of which are rated as outstanding. Pupils enjoy a welcoming and inclusive environment where they thrive and engage deeply in learning. The school's curriculum is ambitious and effectively supports children's early reading and mathematics development. High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are well supported in their education journey. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic and follows a long exemption from routine inspections, as the last graded inspection took place 14 years ago, where the school was rated outstanding under a previous framework.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.82%
Girls: 41.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White & Asian | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
- Inclusive environment where every child is well-known and supported.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that enriches pupils' learning experiences.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and phonics, leading to rapid progress.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and engagement in extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasionally, activities do not fully match the needs of all pupils, impacting their potential achievement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Great Horwood Church of England School
School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG |
2.22 miles |
|
Bourton Meadow Academy
Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX |
2.22 miles |
|
Lace Hill Academy
Catchpin Street, Lace Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7RR |
2.29 miles |
|
Padbury Church of England School
Main Road, Padbury, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP |
2.3 miles |
|
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Avenue Road, Maids Moreton, Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1QA |
2.6 miles |
|
Buckingham Primary School
Foscott Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1TT |
2.65 miles |
|
Akeley Wood Junior School
Wicken Park Road, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA |
2.83 miles |
|
George Grenville Academy
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AP |
2.83 miles |
|
St James and St John CofE Primary School
Main Street, Chackmore, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5JE |
3.79 miles |
|
Deanshanger Primary School
The Green, Deanshanger, Deanshanger Primary School, the Green, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6HJ |
3.83 miles |
|
Winslow Church of England School
Lowndes Way, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3EN |
3.94 miles |
|
Whaddon CofE School
Stock Lane, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0LS |
3.97 miles |
|
Roundwood Primary School
Church Street, Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4HY |
4.02 miles |
|
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Meadoway, Steeple Claydon, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2PA |
4.82 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School
Apollo Avenue, Fairfields, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 4BA |
4.84 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Vaynol Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG |
4.91 miles |
|
Watling Primary School
Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1GB |
4.91 miles |
|
Old Stratford Primary School
Willow Grove, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6AZ |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thornton College
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ |
1.69 miles |
|
Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AT |
2.77 miles |
|
Royal Latin School
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AX |
2.86 miles |
|
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
George Pass Avenue, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH |
3.5 miles |
|
Furze Down School
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL |
3.82 miles |
|
Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, Akeley, MK18 5AE |
4.03 miles |
|
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
4.75 miles |
|
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
4.78 miles |
|
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP |
4.8 miles |
|
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
4.84 miles |
|
Stowe School
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH |
4.86 miles |