Is Thirsk Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 205th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thirsk Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 30% of pupils at Thirsk Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thirsk Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thirsk Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Thirsk Community Primary School

Hambleton Place, Thirsk, YO7 1SL

Local ranking205th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 30.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 47.0%
Maths (Expected): 37.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 148
Boys: 56 (46%)
Girls: 66 (54%)
Capacity: 180 (68% full)
SEND: 27.0%
FSM Eligible: 44.6%
EAL: 13.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.1%
SEN Support: 20.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,367/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.7%
White Other: 10.1%
Black African: 3.4%
White Traveller: 1.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

79.7%

White British

10.1%

White Other

3.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01845524349

admin@thirsk-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk

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Hambleton Place

Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121365
UKPRN: 10077220
Establishment No.: 2237

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