Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Carlton Miniott Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Boyle, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6705th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 93rd out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ |
| Headteacher | Matthew Boyle |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6705th of 13,686
Nationally
702nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
93rd of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk
North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ
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