Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
Northallerton, DL6 2AA · North Yorkshire · primary school
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123rd 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 4,063 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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) 2023/24 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.59 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
Overview
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is described as a "caring village school" where pupils are "proud of their school and enjoy attending." The inspection found that leaders have created a "broad, rich and interesting curriculum" with high expectations for all pupils, resulting in a "calm and purposeful atmosphere."
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully structured so pupils can "build on prior knowledge," enabling them to "remember what they have been taught" and use "precise subject vocabulary."
- Reading is given "high priority" and taught well; "all pupils learn to read fluently by the end of key stage one," supported by regular training for adults.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully integrated into the life of the school," with the curriculum successfully adapted for them.
- There is a "strong sense of community," with older pupils reading to younger ones and pupils showing "respectful and tolerant attitudes."
- Early years staff are "passionate" about giving children the best start, ensuring the curriculum "prepares children for learning in key stage one."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum leaders "do not check well enough on how the curriculum is implemented," meaning leaders lack a "consistent picture" of practice. Leaders should ensure these staff receive necessary support and training.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training to identify risks and recruitment checks being "robust."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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