Knayton Church of England Academy, Thirsk

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, yoga and dance.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Knayton Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 79% 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 64% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Knayton Church of England Academy as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Knayton Church of England Academy are South Kilvington Church of England Academy (2.6 miles, 92% reading, 92% maths); Thirsk Community Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 37% maths); South Otterington Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Outstanding, 67% reading, 87% maths); and All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (4.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 70% maths).

Knayton Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Knayton Church of England Academy is one of 18 schools run by Elevate Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

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).

In 2024/25, Knayton Church of England Academy issued 7 suspensions, 5.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.