SchoolScoresPickhill CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
The Green, Pickhill, Thirsk, YO7 4JL
01845 567339 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 September 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Thirsk comparisons use the 9 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Thirsk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thirsk. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thirsk. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thirsk. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thirsk. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Thirsk figures pool parents at the Thirsk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
2 pupils in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thirsk. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Burneston CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Otterington CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pickhill CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pickhill CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Pickhill CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Pickhill CofE Primary School?
100% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Pickhill CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pickhill CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Pickhill CofE Primary School as their first choice for 9 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121510.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.