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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 3–1194 pupilsDoes not apply
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Thornton-in-Craven, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 94 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, Thornton in Craven Community Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Thornton-in-Craven can view Thornton in Craven Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence0.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals2.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Thornton-in-Craven
All schools in Thornton-in-Craven →Earby Springfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.4 miCoates Lane Primary School1.6 miKelbrook Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 miSalterforth Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miBarnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miWest Craven High SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.2 mi
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