The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Clay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stockton Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Knayton Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knayton Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knayton Church of England Academy?
Knayton Church of England Academy currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knayton Church of England Academy take?
Knayton Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knayton Church of England Academy?
Knayton Church of England Academy is in Thirsk, YO7 4AN, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knayton Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Knayton Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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