The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Lyon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Short Road, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School take?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is in Thirsk, YO7 3DL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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