Pickhill Church of England Primary School
73%
Capacity
46
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Pickhill Church of England Primary School
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 46 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pickhill Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher M White, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 190th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 5 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pickhill Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Pickhill Church of England Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Green, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4JL |
| Headteacher | M White |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 46 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 46 / 63 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11771st of 13,686
Nationally
1281st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
190th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
45%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Green, Thirsk
North Yorkshire, YO7 4JL
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