Sowerby Primary Academy
URN: 145369 • Thirsk YO7 1RX
Overview
- Name
- Sowerby Primary Academy
- URN
- 145369
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keeley Ungerechts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01845523037
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Topcliffe Road, Thirsk YO7 1RX
Summary
Sowerby Primary Academy, located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is a mixed primary school that serves 291 pupils, with a capacity of 339. As part of the Elevate Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. The academy's core values—Courage, Kindness, Acceptance, Resilience, and Respect—guide its approach to education and community engagement.
The curriculum at Sowerby Primary Academy is designed to develop both skills and values, ensuring that children not only gain knowledge but also learn to make positive choices. The school emphasizes a play-based learning approach in its Foundation Stage, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and personal development. This foundation prepares students for a smooth transition into the Primary Stage, where learning becomes more engaging and relevant to their experiences.
Sowerby Primary Academy also prioritises the well-being of its students and families, collaborating with various agencies to address individual needs. The school aims to create a warm and welcoming community, encouraging parents and carers to participate actively in school life and support their children's educational journey.
The curriculum at Sowerby Primary Academy is designed to develop both skills and values, ensuring that children not only gain knowledge but also learn to make positive choices. The school emphasizes a play-based learning approach in its Foundation Stage, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and personal development. This foundation prepares students for a smooth transition into the Primary Stage, where learning becomes more engaging and relevant to their experiences.
Sowerby Primary Academy also prioritises the well-being of its students and families, collaborating with various agencies to address individual needs. The school aims to create a warm and welcoming community, encouraging parents and carers to participate actively in school life and support their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 339
- Pupils
- 291
- Boys
- 151
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2018-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 339 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 304 | 150 | 154 | 339 | 22.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 293 | 130 | 163 | 339 | 19.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 293 | 130 | 163 | 315 | 19.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 306 | 139 | 167 | 315 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 314 | 141 | 173 | 315 | 14.00 |
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