The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 21
- Capacity
- 37%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Thornton Watlass, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4AH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School currently has 21 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School take?
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is in Ripon, HG4 4AH, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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