Pickering primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 26% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%. Thornton Dale CofE Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, and Pickering Community Junior School are among the top-performing options serving this market town community. 80% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families in Pickering benefit from close-knit schools that combine strong foundations with a welcoming, community-focused environment. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #3 | Pickering Community Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Pickering Community Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Thornton Dale CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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