Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
URN: 121521 • Ripon HG4 4AH
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 121521
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01677422685
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornton Watlass, Ripon HG4 4AH
Summary
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Ripon, North Yorkshire. With a current enrolment of 21 pupils and a capacity of 57, the school offers a supportive and nurturing environment, emphasising strong relationships between staff and students. The school is part of the Federation of Snape Community & Thornton Watlass CE Primary Schools, which allows it to benefit from shared resources and collaborative opportunities while maintaining its unique character.
The school upholds Christian values such as compassion, forgiveness, and respect, which are integral to its ethos. The curriculum is designed to inspire and enrich students, ensuring they enjoy their learning experiences and succeed academically. The school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in March 2023, highlighting its commitment to providing quality education.
Situated in the picturesque North Yorkshire Dales, Thornton Watlass CE Primary School serves the local communities of Thornton Watlass and Snape, welcoming families from surrounding areas. The school also offers teacher-led nursery provision for younger children, fostering a sense of community and continuity in education.
The school upholds Christian values such as compassion, forgiveness, and respect, which are integral to its ethos. The curriculum is designed to inspire and enrich students, ensuring they enjoy their learning experiences and succeed academically. The school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in March 2023, highlighting its commitment to providing quality education.
Situated in the picturesque North Yorkshire Dales, Thornton Watlass CE Primary School serves the local communities of Thornton Watlass and Snape, welcoming families from surrounding areas. The school also offers teacher-led nursery provision for younger children, fostering a sense of community and continuity in education.
Useful links
- Newsletter 26/09/2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10/10/2025 (download)
- Newsletter 12.09.2025 (download)
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 57
- Pupils
- 21
- Boys
- 16
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- 9.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 57 | 9.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 57 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 57 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 52 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 52 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 52 | 6.70 |
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