Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3LN
10 simple reasons to choose Dishforth Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) and nursery in Dishforth, Thirsk.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dishforth Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Thirsk and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 22.7 pupils per class and 22.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has a nursery.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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