Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–11, in Pickering, YO18, in the North Yorkshire council area. It has 146 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (4 March 2025): Outstanding in 4 areas, Good in 1 area.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 4 areas, Good in 1 area — inspected 4 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 63 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 19 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 16 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 146 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 10.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 24.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.46% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Pickering Community Infant School
- Pickering Community Junior School
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
- Rillington Primary School
- Sinnington Community Primary School
- Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Malton Primary Academy