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Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG4 4AHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#10,570
of 13,686 nationally

About Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School sits in a curious position within North Yorkshire. While its overall Ofsted rating is Good, its headline academic metrics tell a more nuanced story. At Key Stage 2, just 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is noticeably below the local authority average of 60% for primary schools. This places the school in the bottom half of North Yorkshire primaries, ranked 165th out of 292 schools of the same type. However, the picture is not uniformly weak. In reading, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard and half achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Maths also saw 83% hitting the expected level, though no pupils reached the higher standard. The school's average maths score of 101 is in line with the national benchmark, suggesting that while combined attainment lags behind the LA average, individual subjects show pockets of strength.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThornton Watlass, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4AH
HeadteacherJane Wood
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils21
Free School Meals (FSM)9.5%
School Capacity21 / 57 (37% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

Source: stwschoolsfederation.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Thornton Watlass 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.