Is Thornton in Craven Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thornton in Craven Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 85% of pupils at Thornton in Craven Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thornton in Craven Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thornton in Craven 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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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School

Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, BD23 3SX

Local ranking11th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 85.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 94
Boys: 47 (52%)
Girls: 44 (48%)
Capacity: 77 (118% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 4.8%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,830/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.7% 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: 96.7%
Mixed Other: 3.3%

96.7%

White British

3.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01282843381

headteacher@thornton-in-craven.n-yorks.sch.uk

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Cam Lane

Thornton-in-Craven, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121421
UKPRN: 10074835
Establishment No.: 2360

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