How many pupils attend Sowerby Primary Academy?

Sowerby Primary Academy has 279 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sowerby Primary Academy take?

Sowerby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Sowerby Primary Academy located?

Sowerby Primary Academy is located in Thirsk, YO7 1RX, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Sowerby Primary Academy?

Sowerby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Sowerby Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Sowerby Primary Academy for 2021-22 (Reception) was 7.94 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Sowerby Primary Academy?

When Sowerby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the Admissions Authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the academy in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Panels of professionally qualified people will consider all applications under priority group 2; 3. Children living within the normal area of the academy — Children living within the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all of the children in one of these priority groups, the NYC admissions service will give priority first to those with a sibling at the academy in September 2027, who live the nearest to the academy (sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner who lives permanently at the same address where the child for whom the academy place is sought is living in the same family unit) and then to those living nearest the academy. If the distance tie break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sowerby Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Sowerby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

7.94miles

was the furthest place offered for 2021-22 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Sowerby Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Sowerby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the Admissions Authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the academy in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Panels of professionally qualified people will consider all applications under priority group 2.
3Children living within the normal area of the academy — Children living within the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break.
4Children of staff at the academy — Priority in this oversubscription criteria is given in either or both of the following circumstances: Where a member of staff has been employed at the academy for more than 2 years at the time when the admission to the academy is made, and/or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area of the academy — Children living outside the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break.

If two applications tie: If there are not enough places for all of the children in one of these priority groups, the NYC admissions service will give priority first to those with a sibling at the academy in September 2027, who live the nearest to the academy (sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner who lives permanently at the same address where the child for whom the academy place is sought is living in the same family unit) and then to those living nearest the academy. If the distance tie break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied; this is explicitly stated as not being an oversubscription criterion. The academy is listed as having 'No' additional oversubscription criteria beyond the standard trust-wide policy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sowerby Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Sowerby Primary Academy?: Sowerby Primary Academy has 279 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sowerby Primary Academy take?: Sowerby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Sowerby Primary Academy located?: Sowerby Primary Academy is located in Thirsk, YO7 1RX, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Sowerby Primary Academy?: Sowerby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Sowerby Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Sowerby Primary Academy for 2021-22 (Reception) was 7.94 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Sowerby Primary Academy?: When Sowerby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the Admissions Authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the academy in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Panels of professionally qualified people will consider all applications under priority group 2; 3. Children living within the normal area of the academy — Children living within the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all of the children in one of these priority groups, the NYC admissions service will give priority first to those with a sibling at the academy in September 2027, who live the nearest to the academy (sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner who lives permanently at the same address where the child for whom the academy place is sought is living in the same family unit) and then to those living nearest the academy. If the distance tie break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sowerby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Sowerby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

7.94miles

was the furthest place offered for 2021-22 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Sowerby Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Sowerby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the Admissions Authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the academy in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Panels of professionally qualified people will consider all applications under priority group 2.
3Children living within the normal area of the academy — Children living within the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break.
4Children of staff at the academy — Priority in this oversubscription criteria is given in either or both of the following circumstances: Where a member of staff has been employed at the academy for more than 2 years at the time when the admission to the academy is made, and/or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area of the academy — Children living outside the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break.

Sowerby Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Sowerby Primary Academy?: Sowerby Primary Academy has 279 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sowerby Primary Academy take?: Sowerby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Sowerby Primary Academy located?: Sowerby Primary Academy is located in Thirsk, YO7 1RX, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Sowerby Primary Academy?: Sowerby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Sowerby Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Sowerby Primary Academy for 2021-22 (Reception) was 7.94 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Sowerby Primary Academy?: When Sowerby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the Admissions Authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the academy in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Panels of professionally qualified people will consider all applications under priority group 2; 3. Children living within the normal area of the academy — Children living within the normal area of the academy. Refer to tie break, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all of the children in one of these priority groups, the NYC admissions service will give priority first to those with a sibling at the academy in September 2027, who live the nearest to the academy (sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer's partner who lives permanently at the same address where the child for whom the academy place is sought is living in the same family unit) and then to those living nearest the academy. If the distance tie break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sowerby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Sowerby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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