Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Northallerton, DL7 9QR · North Yorkshire · primary school
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137th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.1/10 nationally. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Overview
This small, welcoming school provides an education that meets the expected standard across all inspected areas. Leaders have driven "significant improvement" in the curriculum, pupil achievement, and inclusion, fostering a "close-knit" staff team and a supportive culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with "highly effective" strategies ensuring absence is rare and barriers are promptly addressed.
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" verbal communication and read fluently, with achievement in national tests showing recent improvement.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and clearly structured, with teachers securely embedding key knowledge in subjects like English, mathematics, and science.
- Inclusion is strong, with "precise" additional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and effective use of the pupil premium fund.
- Personal development is a "notable strength," with pupils taking on leadership roles and benefiting from a caring ethos where bullying is "very rare."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently adapt teaching methods to build effectively on what pupils already know, using assessment information more precisely.
- Improvements in teaching are needed to help pupils develop "deep, secure knowledge across all subjects," ensuring consistently high standards everywhere.
- Leaders are exploring ways to ensure all pupils have frequent access to enrichment activities, as currently some participate more fully than others.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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
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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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