Primary
Ofsted Good
About Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
We are a welcoming, friendly and caring inclusive school, committed to working in partnership with parents, governors and the Church.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 15 responses • 15.8% response rate
My child is happy at this school
100% positive
My child feels safe at this school
100% positive
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
100% positive
The school has high expectations for my child
93.4% positive
6.7% negative
My child does well at this school
100% positive
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 15 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
4.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
74.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Emily P
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2023
5.0
"Exceptional School Experience"
We've been so impressed with the facilities and the way the staff engage the children. Our child has grown so much, both academically and socially, and we're grateful for the Christian values they're learning. We've had a great experience with the Bikeability training and the school's focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sophie T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 20, 2023
4.0
"Some Great Aspects, But Room for Improvement"
We've been pleased with some aspects of our child's experience at Dishforth Church of England Primary School, particularly the enthusiasm of the teaching staff and the variety of activities on offer. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and consistency in certain areas. We're hoping to see some improvements in this area as the year progresses.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
J
James W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
4.0
"A Caring and Supportive Environment"
We were so happy with our child's experience at Dishforth Church of England Primary School. The staff were always willing to listen and support us, and the school provided a rich and varied curriculum. We appreciated the emphasis on Christian values and the way the children were encouraged to develop a sense of respect and self-confidence.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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