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Pickhill Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, YO7 4JLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#11,771
of 13,686 nationally

About Pickhill Church of England Primary School

Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the North Yorkshire local authority, serving just 46 pupils aged 3 to 11. Within the LA’s 292 primary schools, it ranks 189th based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the bottom half of schools locally. For context, the top-performing peers in the area include Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, alongside Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School at 95. Pickhill’s own ranking score of 45 reflects a more modest academic profile, but the school’s Church of England character and rural setting in Yorkshire and the Humber give it a distinct identity. With a capacity of 63, it is currently undersubscribed, though it received 13 applications for just 5 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, suggesting local demand is higher than its size might imply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Green, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4JL
HeadteacherM White
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils46
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity46 / 63 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingDramaArt ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-09:00

Source: pickhill.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Pickhill Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.