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Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3LN, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.1 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. While 64% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. Overall, it performs better than 52% of schools nationally, making it a solid choice for families in North Yorkshire.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Location
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54.15278, -1.42070 · YO7 3LN
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121487
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 77.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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