Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Grange Close, Thirsk, YO7 3LN
95 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
56 Boys
39 Girls
About Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Thirsk and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 95 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Katey Lacey.

Information on Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Ward Wathvale & Bishop Monkton
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072031
URN 121487
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsten Lowe Chair of Governors 25/09/2024 31/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Leanne Eaton Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Mrs Lisa Appleton Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Crabtree Governor 31/01/2020 30/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Days Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Duffy Governor 12/01/2022 11/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Katey Lacey Governor 01/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kirsten Lowe Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Cat Nowland Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Sturzaker Governor 07/05/2025 07/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Bethany Warren Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kathryn Wilson Governor 25/09/2024 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 95 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Katey Lacey.
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, YO7 3LN, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Katey Lacey
Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, YO7 3LN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 121487
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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