Schools in Thornton-In-Craven
North Yorkshire · 1 schools
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3
of 13 in & around Thornton-In-Craven rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Thornton-In-Craven (1)
- Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Primary · Ages 3-11 · BD23 3SX
Ofsted: Good (2013)KS2: 89% expected (2025)69% of first choices got in
By type:Primary schools in Thornton-In-Craven (1)
1
1 primary · 0 secondary
91
118% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
77
14 over capacity
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
85.0%
KS2 Maths
92.0%
Other schools near Thornton-In-Craven
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Thornton-In-Craven's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Earby Springfield Primary School
Primary · Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Primary · BARNOLDSWICK
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Barnoldswick · Good
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Barnoldswick
West Craven High School
Secondary · Barnoldswick · Requires Improvement
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Primary · Barnoldswick
Salterforth Primary School
Primary · Barnoldswick · Good
Kelbrook Primary School
Primary · Barnoldswick
Questions parents ask about schools in Thornton-In-Craven
How many schools are there in Thornton-In-Craven?
Thornton-In-Craven has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Thornton-In-Craven?
None of the 1 graded schools in Thornton-In-Craven currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Thornton-In-Craven have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Thornton-In-Craven have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Thornton-In-Craven?
Apply to North Yorkshire through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.