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Sessay Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Thirsk · YO7 3NA

Ages 5–11 · 79 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-01-14

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill75%

79 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
38 / 41
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
79 / 105 (75%)
Free school meals
6.3%
FSM pupils
5
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of York
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Elevate Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Miss Fiona Bennett

Location

Address
Sessay
Postcode
YO7 3NA
Town
Thirsk
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, 79 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in Thirsk
17
Primary schools in Thirsk
13
Academies among open schools in Thirsk
47% (8)
Open schools in YO7
17
Primary in YO7
13
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Primary in North Yorkshire LA
290

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ThirskNear YO7

  • Cundall Manor School

    Other independent school

    YO61 2RW · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–16

    • Att850.8
    • EM5+62%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Fiona Bennett
Telephone
01845501239
Website
www.sessayprimaryschool.org

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