Sowerby Primary Academy
Academy converter in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 2 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 279 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 339 |
| Free school meals | 19.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Address | Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Sowerby Primary Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.sowerbyacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01845523037 |
| URN | 145369 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 22 June 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (primary school, about 0.1 km)
- Keeble Gateway Academy (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- Thirsk Community Primary School (primary school, about 1.3 km)
- South Kilvington Church of England Academy (primary school, about 2.8 km)
- Carlton Miniott Primary Academy (primary school, about 3.0 km)
- Alanbrooke Academy (primary school, about 4.7 km)
- Topcliffe CofE Academy (primary school, about 5.7 km)
- Knayton Church of England Academy (primary school, about 6.9 km)
Browse: Primary schools in North Yorkshire
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