The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 94
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Miss Suzie Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 3SX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thornton in Craven Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton in Craven Community Primary School?
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton in Craven Community Primary School take?
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton in Craven Community Primary School?
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School is in Thornton-in-Craven, BD23 3SX, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton in Craven Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton in Craven 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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