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Sessay Church of England Primary School

Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NA

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Church of England

Pupils

Ages

5-11

FSM

9.8%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2020

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

47.0%

Maths

53.0%

RWM Combined

27.0%

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About Sessay Church of England Primary School

Sessay Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 82 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NA | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sessay Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — School remains Good (predecessor: Sessay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School)
Jan 2020 — Good
Jan 2020 — Good (predecessor: Sessay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School)
Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Sessay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sessay Church of England Primary School

What is Sessay Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sessay Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What are Sessay Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Sessay Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sessay Church of England Primary School located?

Sessay Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire (YO7 3NA).

How many pupils attend Sessay Church of England Primary School?

Sessay Church of England Primary School has around 82 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sessay Church of England Primary School with other schools?

View Sessay Church of England Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Yorkshire.