Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk, YO7 3DL · North Yorkshire · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,292 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Sainsbury's School Games and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding standards for new cohorts?
What Ofsted said about Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes an “exceptional school” where “pupils thrive” and demonstrate “extremely high” levels of enthusiasm and pride in their learning. Leaders have established a “safe, happy and highly ambitious school community” with “extremely well thought through” curriculum planning that ensures pupils secure important knowledge effectively.
Strengths
- “Pupils behave extremely well” and show “genuine enthusiasm,” staying on task “exceedingly well” even when work is challenging.
- The curriculum is “sequenced so that important knowledge is revisited often,” allowing pupils to “recall and explain their learning” with impressive precision.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “extremely strong,” with staff knowing how to “support and challenge” these pupils effectively.
- Children receive a “superb start” in the early years, where activities are “highly purposeful” and help develop essential skills like fine-motor control and vocabulary.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is “thoughtfully planned,” preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain with detailed knowledge of cultures, democracy, and healthy friendships.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders ensuring pupils are safe, record-keeping is “detailed,” and concerns are acted upon “quickly and effectively.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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