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Thornborough Infant School

Community school · Buckingham · MK18 2DF

Ages 3–7 · 31 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.5%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)0.0%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
2.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
21

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

13

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

13

Total preferences (any rank)
25
Preferred offers (top 3)
13
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill69%

31 pupils · 45 places

Pupils on roll
31
Boys / girls
16 / 15
School capacity
45
Capacity fill
31 / 45 (69%)
Free school meals
6.5%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Passenger

Location

Address
High Street, Thornborough
Postcode
MK18 2DF
Town
Buckingham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Buckingham and Bletchley
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–7, in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, 31 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 6.5%.

Open schools in Buckingham
18
Primary schools in Buckingham
13
Academies among open schools in Buckingham
33% (6)
Open schools in MK18
22
Primary in MK18
15
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Great Horwood Church of England School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Milton Keynes · MK17 0RG · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM14.2%
    • Demand0.93

    2.2 miles away

  • Bourton Meadow Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 7HX · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.2%
    • Demand0.98

    2.2 miles away

  • Lace Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 7RR · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand0.88

    2.3 miles away

  • Padbury Church of England School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 2AP · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM14.4%
    • Demand1.46

    2.3 miles away

  • Maids Moreton Church of England School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Maids Moreton · MK18 1QA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM10.3%
    • Demand1.67

    2.6 miles away

  • Buckingham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 1TT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.9%
    • Demand0.94

    2.7 miles away

  • George Grenville Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Buckingham · MK18 1AP · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM50.0%
    • Demand0.97

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Passenger
Telephone
01280812219
Website
http://www.thornborough.bucks.sch.uk/

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