South Kilvington Church of England Academy, Thirsk
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
South Kilvington excels at helping all children achieve, including those who need extra support. The school combines strong teaching with a warm, caring environment where children feel safe, behave well and develop into confident, respectful young people. From the moment they start in early years through to Year 6, children benefit from expert staff, a rich curriculum, and extensive opportunities to explore their interests through trips, residentials and clubs.
Key Strengths
- Published outcomes are above national averages, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming peers nationally
- Phonics teaching is precise with outcomes above national average, creating confident readers and writers
- Strong inclusive culture with personalised approach ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils thrive
- Excellent behaviour, attendance and school culture where pupils are polite, respectful and learning is rarely disrupted
- Well-designed, broad curriculum that progressively builds knowledge with regular opportunities to practise and revisit learning
Areas for Improvement
- On occasion, pupils' learning is slowed where teaching adaptations are not sufficiently refined
- Pupils' understanding of other cultures and faiths is developing and recognised as an area for further strengthening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, educational visits, residential trips, theatre trips, woodland area visits, Houses of Parliament visit, charity fundraising, Global Neighbour award, school parliament
South Kilvington Church of England Academy is a high-performing school where pupils achieve well above national averages and are well-prepared for their next stage of education. The school creates a safe, inclusive environment with strong teaching, ambitious curriculum design, and excellent support for all learners.
At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has remained stable at around 92%.
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
23.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
85 pupils
84 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Thirsk
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Thirsk
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8262%
Overall absence
9.7561%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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