Sowerby Primary Academy

About Sowerby Primary Academy

Sowerby Primary Academy is an academy converter in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 291 pupils on roll. It is part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

291 / 339 (86%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Topcliffe Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RX

Phone

01845523037

Headteacher

Keeley Ungerechts

Website

www.sowerbyacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sowerby Primary Academy?

Sowerby Primary Academy is an academy converter in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Sowerby Primary Academy have?

Sowerby Primary Academy has 291 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sowerby Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Sowerby Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sowerby Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sowerby Primary Academy is part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sowerby Primary Academy?

Sowerby Primary Academy is located at Topcliffe Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RX.