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Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Castle Close, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7TW, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
190
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
81%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British99.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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54.23462, -0.72799 · YO18 7TW
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147763
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton Dale CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Thornton Dale CofE Primary School a good school?
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornton Dale CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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