# Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Thirsk, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** null

## Contact

- **Address:** Thirsk, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01845 577206
- **Website:** http://www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/thirsk/dishforth-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school-8833

## About

We are a welcoming, friendly and caring inclusive school, committed to working in partnership with parents, governors and the Church.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*

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