Thornton Dale CofE Primary School

Pickering, YO18 7TW · North Yorkshire grammar school

Ofsted: Inadequate Mixed

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2019-03-12)

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Requires improvement

Category of concern: SM

What the entrance test covers

Each of the three North Yorkshire grammar schools tests differently: 1. Ripon Grammar School — GL Assessment papers in verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning (registration via North Yorkshire Council, test mid-September of Year 6, results by post mid-October). 2. Ermysted's Grammar School (boys, Skipton) — GL Assessment papers in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; registration direct with the school. 3. Skipton Girls' High School — FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) papers in English, maths and creative writing — a notably different format from the two GL-based schools; registration direct with the school. A family applying to both Skipton schools should prepare for two different exam styles on separate dates.

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official North Yorkshire admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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