All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Thirsk

In its own words: "At All Saints Catholic Primary School we teach with Christ at the centre of everything that we do. Our vision is to provide an outstanding Catholic education, which embraces the Kingdom of God and maximises the potential of all: be the best you can be!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that we welcome you as Executive Head teacher and Trust Associate Senior Lead to All Saints Catholic Primary School. All Saints is an ambitious school and is thriving under strong leadership and positive and engaging staff. At All Saints we want to produce independent, happy and thoughtful children."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 67% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy are Sowerby Primary Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); Keeble Gateway Academy (0.6 miles, Good); Thirsk Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 57% reading, 37% maths); and South Kilvington Church of England Academy (1.7 miles, 92% reading, 92% maths).

All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

28.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Asian (9%) and Black (9%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 9 (9.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Thirsk Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Green Lane East (s-bound), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 68 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy issued 7 suspensions, 7.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.