The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Katie Barnett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dowkell Lane, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch's Ofsted rating?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch take?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is in Wetherby, LS23 7AQ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch have a sixth form?
No, Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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