Pickhill Church of England Primary School
The Green, Pickhill, Thirsk, YO7 4JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 September 2014, report published 1 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 November 2023
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a nurturing and caring school. Pupils thrive as part of the 'Pickhill family'. Pupils are proud of their local area and community. The school extends pupils' curiosity and respect of the wider world. They have a well-developed understanding of fairness and equality. The school has high ambitions for every pupil. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective support. Pupils achieve well. The curriculum prepares pupils sufficiently for their next stage of learning. Pupils exhibit positive behaviour throughout the school day. The behaviour systems in school encourage pupils 'to be the best that you can be'. The school's partnership with the local church provides opportunities for pupils to contribute to the school community and beyond. Leaders provide a range of regular opportunities to promote pupils' moral and spiritual development. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. Staff know pupils extremely well and cultivate a sense of belonging for every pupil. Pupils are happy and safe.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers are not clear about what pupils know and can do in some curriculum subjects. This means that the work that teachers set for pupils does not precisely match the learning they need to build on their prior knowledge. Leaders should ensure that they continue to develop the systems to check what pupils know and can do in each year group across all curriculum subjects so that this informs their future learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
60 pupils on roll, with places for 63
Schools near Pickhill Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| South Otterington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Leeming RAF Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Alanbrooke Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms V Jones
- Phone
- 01845567339
- Address
- The Green, Pickhill, Thirsk, YO7 4JL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121510
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.