Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School, Lancaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a small, welcoming school where pupils feel safe and cared for by staff who know them well. The strong sense of community and positive relationships create a calm, productive atmosphere where pupils behave well and treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils enjoy enriching experiences through trips and wider curriculum activities that help develop resilience and understanding.
Key Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and behaviour is consistently good with a strong sense of community spirit
- Attendance is above national average and leaders work effectively with parents to support this
- Staff provide highly effective pastoral support tailored to individual pupils, helping them feel they belong
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is weakly designed and poorly delivered, leaving pupils with significant gaps in knowledge
- Teaching staff lack subject-specific knowledge and expertise, resulting in uneven pupil experiences
- Systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils are ineffective or non-existent
- Leadership and governance have been unstable and ineffective at addressing weaknesses or holding the school accountable
- Pupils do not progress well through the curriculum and are underprepared for their next stage of education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Scout camp, Isle of Man trip, eco-council, allotment gardening, charity fundraising
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church Primary School requires special measures because it is failing to provide an acceptable standard of education. Despite a welcoming atmosphere and good behaviour, the school has significant weaknesses in curriculum design, teaching quality, and support for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
5.0
Avg class size
5.0
Infant (KS1)
5.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
29%
Available places
12 pupils
42 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lancaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lancaster
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(17)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.47852%
Overall absence
0%
Persistent absence
9
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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