Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School currently has around 93 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Short Road, Thirsk, YO7 3DL |
| Website: | http://www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01423322556 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Lyon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121332 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 189 |
| Number of Pupils: | 93 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.80% | 64 |
| Other Black | 8.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 8.60% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 3 |
| African | 3.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Short Road , Dishforth Airfield YO7 3DL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Grange Close , Dishforth YO7 3LN | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School Kirby Hill , Boroughbridge YO51 9DS | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.