Applegarth Primary School
Northallerton, DL7 8QF · North Yorkshire · primary school
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186th 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 3,670 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Applegarth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes for the 3.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Applegarth Primary School
Overview
Applegarth Primary School is described as the "hub of the local community" where pupils are "safe and happy" and "proud of their school." The inspection found that staff model high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a respectful environment where bullying is "very rare." The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that draws on local context, with skilled staff providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high expectations for behaviour and learning," behaving well and being "respectful and kind."
- The curriculum is "generally well considered," allowing most pupils to "remember what they study" and enjoy their learning.
- Staff provide "effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," including those with a high level of need.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff teaching phonics effectively so that "most pupils learn to read quickly" and become "fluent readers."
- Children in the early years "get off to a good start," benefiting from weekly opportunities to learn in the "forest school setting."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," some strands of the curriculum are "not fully developed," meaning pupils’ knowledge of these aspects is "less secure."
- The school should "continue to develop the curriculum so that there is consistency within and across all subjects."
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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