Thornton Dale CofE (VC) Primary School
URN: 121520 • Pickering YO18 7TW
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Dale CofE (VC) Primary School
- URN
- 121520
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikkie Beniams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Castle Close, Pickering YO18 7TW
Summary
Thornton Dale CofE (VC) Primary School is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school located in Pickering, North Yorkshire. With a current enrolment of 147 pupils and a capacity for 190, the school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values, promoting both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at Thornton Dale is designed to engage and inspire learners, offering a broad range of subjects that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. Support for pupils is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as evidenced by the 10.90% of students eligible for free school meals.
As an integral part of the local community, Thornton Dale CofE Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration. The school values strong relationships with families and aims to create a supportive network that enhances the educational experience for all children. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
The curriculum at Thornton Dale is designed to engage and inspire learners, offering a broad range of subjects that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. Support for pupils is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as evidenced by the 10.90% of students eligible for free school meals.
As an integral part of the local community, Thornton Dale CofE Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration. The school values strong relationships with families and aims to create a supportive network that enhances the educational experience for all children. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 190
- Pupils
- 147
- Boys
- 70
- Girls
- 77
- FSM %
- 10.90
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 70 | 77 | 190 | 10.90 |
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