The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Camarah Mosey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Castle Close, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7TW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Dale CofE Primary School take?
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is in Pickering, YO18 7TW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Dale CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Dale CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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