Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Lancaster, LA2 8BN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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135th 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 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join film, chess and ACES clubs, and participate in Cross Country, Swimming, Football, Tag Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Caving and Climbing. Trips include walks and challenges around the Three Peaks. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does the ACES club involve for younger children? How are the Three Peaks trips structured for safety?
What Ofsted said about Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Austwick Church of England VA Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education within a “family atmosphere” where pupils “thrive” and relationships are “warm and caring.” Inspectors found that the school remains strong in its provision for personal development and core subjects, with no significant decline in performance since the last graded inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “broad and interesting curriculum” enhanced by the school’s “beautiful surroundings,” including outdoor activities like caving and visits to cities to learn about other cultures.
- Mathematics and English curricula are “well established,” with staff effectively supporting mixed-age classes and ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well.”
- Personal development is a “strength,” with pupils learning about mental well-being, diversity, and staying safe, supported by trained pupil ‘well-being champions’.
- Early years reading is strong, with staff well-trained in phonics and providing “extra phonics catch-up sessions” for those who need them.
Areas to improve
- The school must use information from new checks in foundation subjects to “identify any gaps in pupils’ knowledge and to adapt the curriculum.”
- Reading books for pupils who have secured basic reading skills are “not always well matched to pupils’ current level,” hindering the development of fluency and comprehension.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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