Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
37%
Capacity
21
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Thornton Watlass 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 21 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (37% of 57 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Wood, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 161st out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 3 applications for 2 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Thornton Watlass 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 | Thornton Watlass, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4AH |
| Headteacher | Jane Wood |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 21 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 21 / 57 (37% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10570th of 13,686
Nationally
1129th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
161st of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
50%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
3
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thornton Watlass, Ripon
North Yorkshire, HG4 4AH
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