Executive Headteacher’s Welcome
Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School is part of the Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT as of September 2025) and we cater for children between the ages of 4 and 11. Our school is located in the village of Wheldrake, at the heart of a strong community and brings families together from Wheldrake, Thorganby and the surrounding villages.
We are proud of our strong partnerships with our parents and carers and within the community. We work closely with the schools in YLT (Yorkshire Learning Trust) which includes the outstanding Fulford Secondary School to which we are a feeder school. We also maintain links with our local cluster of schools and with our local feeder settings both pre school and secondary school. We work alongside our local churches, St Helen’s in Wheldrake and St Helen’s in Thorganby.
Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School nurtures all children and adults to become lifelong learners, building a thirst for knowledge, encouraging excellence and fostering creativity through a varied and exciting curriculum. Our school Christian values of faith, hope and love underpin everything we do and are an umbrella of other values. We celebrate local, global and cultural diversity in our ever changing society. Please see our vision tree below for how our aims and values come together.
The Ofsted inspection in November 2022 found that:
“Pupils at Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School are friendly, polite and welcoming. They are proud of their school. They remember the three school rules, ‘respectful, ready and safe’. This helps them to behave well and do their best in lessons.
Leaders and staff have high expectations of every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond to these high expectations by working hard. They enjoy learning and the interesting discussions they have. Teachers plan exciting activities that bring the curriculum to life.
Behaviour in lessons and at break times is good. Pupils of all ages thoroughly enjoy playing together in the lovely outdoor environment. Bullying is rare.”
“Pupils at Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School are friendly, polite and welcoming. They are proud of their school. They remember the three school rules, ‘respectful, ready and safe’. This helps them to behave well and do their best in lessons.
Leaders and staff have high expectations of every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond to these high expectations by working hard. They enjoy learning and the interesting discussions they have. Teachers plan exciting activities that bring the curriculum to life.
Behaviour in lessons and at break times is good. Pupils of all ages thoroughly enjoy playing together in the lovely outdoor environment. Bullying is rare.”
Love your neighbour as yourselves. Matthew 22:39
Let us encourage one another. Hebrews 10:25This website aims to provide you with useful information and give you a flavour of life at Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School. I hope you find it helpful – and if you would like to find out more then please contact us.
With very best wishes
Miss Emma E Miller
Executive Headteacher
Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School
Yorkshire Learning Trust
A very warm welcome to Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School and to Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT).
Yorkshire Learning Trust is a family of schools working together to ensure that every young person has the best possible opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to serve diverse communities across Yorkshire, and we are united by a belief in the power of education to change lives.
At YLT, we place belonging, ambition and integrity at the heart of all we do. Our schools are inclusive and aspirational places where young people are known, nurtured and challenged. We want every student to feel proud of who they are, excited by their learning and confident about their future.
We also believe deeply in the strength of collaboration. By working together as a Trust, we are able to support each other, share what works, and tackle challenges collectively. Our schools retain their own identity and character – that’s what makes them special – but they also benefit from being part of something bigger.
Whether you are just starting your journey with Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School, or are continuing on your path with us, I know you’ll find a warm and supportive welcome. Thank you for being part of our shared ambition to create schools where young people can truly flourish.
With best wishes for all that lies ahead,
Ian Yapp
Chief Executive Officer – Yorkshire Learning Trust
A very warm welcome to Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School and to Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT).
Yorkshire Learning Trust is a family of schools working together to ensure that every young person has the best possible opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to serve diverse communities across Yorkshire, and we are united by a belief in the power of education to change lives.
At YLT, we place belonging, ambition and integrity at the heart of all we do. Our schools are inclusive and aspirational places where young people are known, nurtured and challenged. We want every student to feel proud of who they are, excited by their learning and confident about their future.
We also believe deeply in the strength of collaboration. By working together as a Trust, we are able to support each other, share what works, and tackle challenges collectively. Our schools retain their own identity and character – that’s what makes them special – but they also benefit from being part of something bigger.
Whether you are just starting your journey with Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School, or are continuing on your path with us, I know you’ll find a warm and supportive welcome. Thank you for being part of our shared ambition to create schools where young people can truly flourish.
With best wishes for all that lies ahead,
Ian Yapp
Chief Executive Officer – Yorkshire Learning Trust