Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 37th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2014, report published 19 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils at Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School are friendly, polite and welcoming. They are proud of their school. They remember the three school rules, 'respectful, ready and safe'. This helps them to behave well and do their best in lessons. Leaders and staff have high expectations of every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond to these high expectations by working hard. They enjoy learning and the interesting discussions they have. Teachers plan exciting activities that bring the curriculum to life. Behaviour in lessons and at breaktimes is good. Pupils of all ages thoroughly enjoy playing together in the lovely outdoor environment. Bullying is rare. Pupils know the difference between 'falling out' and bullying. They trust the adults in school to help them sort things out. Older pupils are proud of their many leadership responsibilities. They care for younger pupils and are excellent ambassadors for the school. Pupils love the wide range of enrichment activities and events that leaders provide for them. They are carefully planned to make the curriculum more memorable and to give pupils experience of the wider world. Year 6 pupils are full of enthusiasm about their recent residential visit to an outdoor activity centre.
What the school should improve
- The knowledge and skills that leaders want pupils to learn have not been fully broken down into small steps in some foundation subjects. As a result, pupils do not acquire all of the important knowledge they need in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is further developed and refined, with curriculum content accurately organised. They should ensure that pupils acquire the secure building blocks they need to achieve the aims of the curriculum in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 25% met the expected standard |
| Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Escrick Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Melbourne Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Miller
- Phone
- 01904553422
- Address
- North Lane, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6BB
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 144712
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.