Carlton Miniott Primary Academy, Thirsk
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Thirsk, part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 10 schools in Thirsk with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy in detail
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Carlton Miniott Primary Academy as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy are Alanbrooke Academy (1.7 miles); Keeble Gateway Academy (1.8 miles, Good); Sowerby Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 60% reading, 70% maths).
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Alanbrooke AcademyKeeble Gateway AcademySowerby Primary AcademyAll Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
The trust
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is one of 18 schools run by Elevate Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 24 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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.
Staffing
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thirsk Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is County Primary School (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Newsletter 2 (26/27)
29 Sep 2026
Newsletter 1 (26/27)
22 Sep 2026
Newsletter 19 (25/26)
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 18 (25/26)
8 Jul 2026
Newsletter 17 (25/26)
23 Jun 2026
Newsletter 16 (25/26)
10 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Carlton Miniott Primary Academy.
- The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids ClubAt the school · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to North Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
199 pupils
200 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thirsk
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thirsk
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
93
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,618
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,035
Per pupil
£1107k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Carlton Miniott Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Classes at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy average 28 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy has around 196 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
4% of sessions were missed at Carlton Miniott Primary Academy in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Carlton Miniott Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Carlton Miniott Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club (rated Good by Ofsted). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is at Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)