SchoolScoresThornton in Craven Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, BD23 3SX
01282 843381 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 November 2013.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 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
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
North Yorkshire comparisons use the 170 of its 290 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 120 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 | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 58th highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 42nd highest of 85 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 40th highest of 153 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 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. North Yorkshire figures pool parents at the North Yorkshire 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
13 pupils in this year group.
85% — 25 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 266th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 106th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 128th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 206th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. 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 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. 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 238th highest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 6% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 210th highest of 289 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 40th highest of 179 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Earby Springfield Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coates Lane Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnoldswick CofE Controlled Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gisburn Road Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salterforth Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kelbrook Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton in Craven Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Thornton in Craven Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thornton in Craven Community Primary School?
100% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Thornton in Craven Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thornton in Craven Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Thornton in Craven Community Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 121421.
- 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.