South Kilvington Church of England Academy
112%
Capacity
94
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About South Kilvington Church of England Academy
South Kilvington Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated South Kilvington Church of England Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Butterworth, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2981st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
South Kilvington Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 11 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Kilvington Church of England Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, South Kilvington Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Stockton Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2LR |
| Headteacher | Stephen Butterworth |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 84 (112% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2981st of 13,686
Nationally
289th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
40th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
74%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
33
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Kilvington Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Stockton Road, Thirsk
North Yorkshire, YO7 2LR
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