All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Thirsk, YO7 1NB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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206th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 2,609 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a swimming club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily classroom routines?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Pupils thrive in this ‘safe and happy school’ which is described as being ‘built on love’. The inspection found that highly effective leaders have driven rapid improvement since the school joined its trust, resulting in an ambitious curriculum and strong staff morale. Parents are ‘extremely positive’ about the provision, and pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and engagement in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well planned’, with leaders breaking knowledge into small steps and revisiting key concepts to aid retention.
- Staff are ‘very effective’ in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum and wider school life.
- Children in the early years receive a ‘strong start’, with staff extremely effective at developing vocabulary and language skills from nursery.
- Leaders employ ‘highly effective strategies’ to ensure regular attendance, working closely with families to support those with lower attendance.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sporting competitions and music, with high take-up among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- Pupils ‘do not remember enough’ about wider faiths and cultures, holding misconceptions about world religions; the school must develop strategies to ensure they learn and retain this knowledge to be better prepared for life in modern Britain.
- In some phonics lessons, staff ‘do not consistently follow routines carefully’, making it harder to identify if any pupils are falling behind, although other checks are in place.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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