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Topcliffe CofE Academy

North Yorkshire, YO7 3RGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2334 of 13,686 nationally

About Topcliffe CofE Academy

Topcliffe CofE Academy is a Church of England primary school in North Yorkshire, one of 16 schools in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It sits 32nd out of 223 primary schools in the county, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, followed by Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School on 95. Topcliffe itself scored 76 on the same metric, which measures the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school is led by headteacher Abigail Clay and serves 121 pupils aged 2 to 11, which is slightly above its stated capacity of 112. It also offers nursery provision, making it a viable option for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG
HeadteacherAbigail Clay
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils121
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity121 / 112 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Topcliffe CofE Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.