Keeble Gateway Academy
Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Keeble Gateway Academy is a primary school in Thirsk for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 28 February 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Keeble Gateway Academy is a happy and welcoming school. The values of kindness, respect, self-belief and aspiration are central to the life of the school. Staff support pupils' emotional needs. Pupils appreciate the care and support that they receive from adults. They know that adults help them with any worries. Pupils say that one of the best things about their school is how kind staff are. The school sets high expectations for pupils, both academically and socially. Pupils enjoy their learning in different subjects. Pupils behave well in lessons and when moving around school. They know that they have to 'be ready, be respectful and be safe'. Pupils understand and follow these rules. Pupils are safe in school. Pupils enjoy the choice of clubs on offer. The school parliament and global change- makers carry out their roles enthusiastically. Leaders have created the 'opportunities pledge' to enhance pupils' experiences in the curriculum. Pupils show respect and are accepting of others' differences. One pupil said, 'Everyone is different in their own way.' The majority of parents and carers are positive about the school and value the education and support their children receive. However, some parents say that the school does not always communicate well with them.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not fully embedded in all subjects. As a result, pupils do not develop a secure understanding of the essential knowledge that they need in order to make progress. The school needs to ensure that teachers have the subject knowledge that they need so that the curriculum continues to be embedded across all subjects and pupils develop a deeper knowledge over time.
- A small number of parents have mixed views of the school. As a result, some parents, including those of pupils with SEND, do not feel that communication is effective. Engagement with parents needs to be continually improved so that they have greater confidence and trust in the school's work.
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Keeble Gateway Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Thirsk Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 30% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| South Kilvington Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 92% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Davies
- Phone
- 01845448227
- Address
- Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1TS
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 147192
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.