Admiral Long Church of England Primary School
Harrogate, HG3 3EJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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226th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 4,035 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Admiral Long Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, music lessons, and a residential trip for Year 5 and 6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 43 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Admiral Long Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leaders are described as “ambitious” with “high expectations” for pupil achievement, having designed a curriculum carefully considered for the community. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “very positive about their learning” and feel “very safe,” with parents and staff being “overwhelmingly positive” about the provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well organised” with a “logically sequenced series of lessons,” particularly in reading, where a new phonics scheme has had a “positive impact.”
- Behaviour is “strong” and “calm,” with bullying “not tolerated” and pupils knowing how to report concerns.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” with needs identified early and specific actions agreed.
- Mathematics is “ambitious” and “coherently sequenced,” enabling pupils to demonstrate a “wide range of mathematical knowledge.”
- Governors “hold leaders to account effectively” and prioritise professional development and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure targets for children with SEND are “consistently implemented” so all pupils receive appropriate support.
- Leaders need to provide necessary “activities and resources outdoors” to support the early years curriculum, as the current space does not support delivery.
- The revised early years curriculum is not always “closely linked to the whole-school curriculum,” though work is underway to address this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff being “vigilant to risks” and working well with external agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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