Sowerby Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Topcliffe Road Sowerby Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RX |
| Phone | 01845523037 |
| Reference Number | 145369 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 304 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.34%
Girls: 50.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 2 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 5 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 6 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.1% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Sowerby Community Primary School | ||
| 2014-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-06-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-06-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Green Lane East, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1NB |
0.08 miles |
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Keeble Gateway Academy
Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS |
0.52 miles |
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Thirsk Community Primary School
Hambleton Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1SL |
0.82 miles |
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South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Stockton Road, South Kilvington, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2LR |
1.76 miles |
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Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ |
1.89 miles |
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Alanbrooke Academy
Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3SF |
2.92 miles |
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Topcliffe CofE Academy
School Lane, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG |
3.54 miles |
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Knayton Church of England Academy
Stockton Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN |
4.31 miles |
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Sessay Church of England Primary School
Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NA |
4.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ |
0.17 miles |
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Breckenbrough School
Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN |
2.82 miles |
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Queen Mary's School
Baldersby Park, Thirsk, YO7 3BZ |
3.97 miles |