Alverton Primary School
Northallerton, DL6 1RB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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175th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 762 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alverton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, choir, yoga, Lego, board games, French and Disney clubs. Sports include running, gymnastics, netball, cross country, football, tag rugby, athletics and hockey. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Alverton Primary School
Overview
Alverton Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "nurturing and aspirational" with an "ambitious curriculum." The report highlights strong relationships, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and a positive impact from recent improvements in early reading and behaviour management within lessons.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers demonstrating "well developed" subject expertise and using effective systems to check pupil knowledge in most subjects.
- Early reading is a priority; a new phonics scheme is "having a positive impact," helping children learn to read "quickly and fluently."
- The school demonstrates a "strong commitment to inclusion," with targeted provision ('The Hive') providing "carefully tailored education" for pupils with SEND.
- Children in the early years make a "strong start" in an "engaging and nurturing space," benefiting from well-planned learning opportunities.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and pupils are taught to stay safe online and identify risks.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment systems are "not closely matched to the important knowledge," meaning the school does not always recognise gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Attendance remains an issue, as "too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough," hindering their progress.
- Behaviour management systems are "not embedded during unstructured times," with behaviour sometimes being "less than good" during playtimes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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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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