# Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School — Ripon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Ripon, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 2020-2021
- **Website:** https://www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ripon/thornton-watlass-church-of-england-primary-school-8849

## About

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is a part of the Federation of Snape Community & Thornton Watlass CE Primary Schools. Our Christian Values of Compassion, Respect, Honesty, Hope, Love, Forgiveness and Justice, permeate through the core of our curriculum and everyday practice.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Environment: We've been really impressed with the quality of education at Thornton Watlass. The school's focus on the outdoors and Forest Schools is fantastic and our child loves learning in such a beautiful setting. The teachers are supportive and the Christian values are an integral part of the school's ethos. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Best School Ever!: We've been absolutely delighted with Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School. The teachers are amazing, the facilities are excellent, and the Christian values are so important to us. My child has thrived here and we couldn't be happier. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Good, Some Not So Good: We've had a mixed experience with Thornton Watlass. The school's facilities are great and the teachers are generally good, but we've had some issues with communication and organisation at times. The Christian values are still a strong part of the school's identity, but we've had some concerns about the homework and expectations. *(Jun 2021)*
- **5/5** — A School That Cares: We had our children at Thornton Watlass for six years and it was an incredible experience. The staff are so caring and dedicated, and the school's focus on Christian values is just what we wanted for our kids. We'll always be grateful to the school for helping them grow into confident and compassionate young people. *(Feb 2020)*

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