Sowerby Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Sowerby Primary Academy is a primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 22 June 2022. North Yorkshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2014 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Sowerby Primary Academy, Thirsk, YO7 1RX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 279 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 22 June 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud of their school.”
- “Teachers encourage pupils to have high aspirations.”
- “Teachers inspire pupils by naming classes after renowned scientists and mathematicians.”
To improve
- “Leaders are continuing to refine the curriculum in the minority of subjects where plans are less developed.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 September 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 65% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 28 first-preference applications, 28 offers in total, 28 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2014 to 2026, as North Yorkshire published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in North Yorkshire.
- All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Keeble Gateway Academy 0.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Thirsk Community Primary School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- South Kilvington Church of England Academy 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 1.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Alanbrooke Academy 2.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Topcliffe CofE Academy 3.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Knayton Church of England Academy 4.3 mi Good Last distance published