Sessay Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Thirsk

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Sessay Church of England Primary School

Thirsk, YO7 3NA

82 Pupils

105 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

9.80% FSM %

39 Boys

43 Girls

About Sessay Church of England Primary School

Sessay Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 82 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Fiona Bennett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Yorkshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Thirsk and Malton
Ward	Sowerby & Topcliffe
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2024
UKPRN	10095747
URN	151006
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (1)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Stephen Brough	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/11/2024	25/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Sessay Church of England Primary School?

Sessay Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Sessay Church of England Primary School have?

Sessay Church of England Primary School has 82 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Sessay Church of England Primary School?

Sessay Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Sessay Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Sessay Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Sessay Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Sessay Church of England Primary School is Miss Fiona Bennett.

Where is Sessay Church of England Primary School located?

Sessay Church of England Primary School is at Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NA, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Sessay Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Sessay Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Sessay Church of England Primary School currently open?

Sessay Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Miss Fiona Bennett

Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NA

01845501239

www.sessayprimaryschool.org

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151006

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026