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Thornton Dale CofE Primary School

Castle Close, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, YO18 7TW

A Inadequate-rated primary school in Pickering where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

137

Ages

4-11

FSM

8.0%

Capacity

190

Ofsted

Inadequate

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

75.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

88.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Thornton Dale CofE Primary School

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Pickering, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 137 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Castle Close, Pickering, YO18 7TW | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thornton Dale CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Mar 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Thornton Dale CofE (VC) Primary School)

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Frequently asked questions about Thornton Dale CofE Primary School

What is Thornton Dale CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Thornton Dale CofE Primary School.

What are Thornton Dale CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thornton Dale CofE Primary School located?

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Pickering, North Yorkshire (YO18 7TW).

How many pupils attend Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School has around 137 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thornton Dale CofE Primary School with other schools?

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