The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Ms Rachel Stanhope (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: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Londesborough Grove, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9NX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorpe Willoughby 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 Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School?
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School take?
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School?
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School is in Selby, YO8 9NX, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorpe Willoughby 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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