Best 3 Primary schools in Thirsk – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School (Primary) in Thirsk; Knayton Church of England Academy (Primary) in Thirsk; Keeble Gateway Academy (Primary) in Thirsk — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School, Knayton Church of England Academy and Keeble Gateway Academy. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and free schools type located around Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School), published Jul 2023. The lowest is 2 (Knayton Church of England Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Knayton Church of England Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all within the Elevate Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School YO7 3DL	Knayton Church of England Academy YO7 4AN	Keeble Gateway Academy YO7 1TS
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools
Location	Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3DL	Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4AN	Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Jul 2023	2 18 Apr 2024	2 28 Feb 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	189	150	236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North Yorkshire (815)	Elevate Multi Academy Trust	Elevate Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com	www.knaytonacademy.org	www.keeblegatewayacademy.org
Telephone	01423322556	01845537291	01845448227
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School

YO7 3DL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 3DL
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01423322556

Knayton Church of England Academy

YO7 4AN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 4AN
Ofsted: 2 18 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Elevate Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.knaytonacademy.org
Telephone: 01845537291

Keeble Gateway Academy

YO7 1TS

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1TS
Ofsted: 2 28 Feb 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Elevate Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.keeblegatewayacademy.org
Telephone: 01845448227

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.