Appleton Roebuck Primary School
York, YO23 7DN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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37th 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 1,208 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Appleton Roebuck Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Appleton Roebuck Primary School
Overview
Appleton Roebuck Primary School is described as a “caring and inclusive” environment where pupils are “happy and safe” and enjoy “extremely positive relationships with adults.” The report highlights a “strong family feel” and a “nurturing ethos,” with pupils thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. Leaders have established a stable foundation following recent staffing changes, ensuring high expectations for learning and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate an “enthusiasm for learning” that grows throughout their time at school, supported by an “ambitious curriculum” and “purposeful and engaging” lessons.
- Reading provision is effective, with younger pupils decoding words “accurately and fluently” and the school quickly identifying those needing additional phonics support.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils developing a “secure knowledge of fundamental British values” and opportunities to become “active citizens” in the community.
- Staff report “high levels of support” for workload and well-being, while governors provide “clear oversight” and hold leaders to account.
- Early years provision offers a “strong start,” with adults building on children’s interests to create an “exciting and engaging” learning environment.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure early writing skills are taught effectively, as pupils do not routinely get sufficient opportunity to practise letter formation, hindering their confidence in complex writing tasks.
- Provision for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) does not always meet their needs well enough, requiring continued review to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum fully.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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