Sowerby Community Primary School, based in Thirsk, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Sowerby Community Primary School currently has around 302 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.7% boys and 57.3% girls. Around 11.3% 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.
| Address: | Topcliffe Road, Thirsk, YO7 1RX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Keeley Ungerechts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121341 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 302 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 173 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby Community Primary School Topcliffe Road , YO7 1RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowerby Primary Academy Topcliffe Road , Sowerby YO7 1RX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School Green Lane East , YO7 1NB | - not rated | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Green Lane East , Sowerby YO7 1NB | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keeble Gateway Academy Inspiration Way , YO7 1TS | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Topcliffe Road , Sowerby YO7 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.