Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 3–1195 pupils

Grange Close, Dishforth, YO7 3LNWebsite01845577206

Good95 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils95

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils95

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

95 / 105 (90%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~12*

Head Teacher

Mrs Katey Lacey

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2019

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 74%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 14.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (43%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (29%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (7%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (7%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 5

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)7

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils95

Free school meals 16.8%

English as additional language 0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.3%

Mixed Other4.2%

White Other4.2%

Asian Other1.1%

Unclassified1.1%

Black African1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

15 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,999

total expenditure per pupil

£-401 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,900

Support staff£1,336

Premises£418

Energy£182

Learning resources£484

Income per pupil£7,364

2023-24

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