Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leyburn, DL8 3BJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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143rd 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 39 pupils against a stated capacity of 52. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “well behaved” and feel safe, benefiting from a “broad curriculum” and high expectations from leaders. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the early years provision requires improvement due to a lack of detailed planning.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read through a “well-sequenced, highly-structured phonics programme” with books that “closely match the sounds that they know.”
- Leaders have successfully reorganised year groups across the federation, which pupils appreciate as it helps them “know each other better now.”
- Pupils develop a “strong understanding of equality and protected characteristics” and are knowledgeable about world religions and cultural diversity.
- The governing body offers “effective challenge and support to senior leaders” and has a “deep understanding of the needs of the school community.”
- Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are “polite, courteous and respectful of one another.”
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum lacks sufficient detail and ambition; leaders must set out “exact knowledge... in a sequenced, logical order” to prepare children for Year 1.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is inconsistent; leaders must ensure needs are “clearly identified” and targets are “precise and well matched.”
- Curriculum guidance in some subjects is less detailed, leading to inconsistencies; leaders must ensure all guidance contains the “level of detail that staff need to fully deliver the intended curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff and governors fully aware of procedures and receiving up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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