Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Leyburn, DL8 3EL · North Yorkshire · primary school
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215th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%, 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 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes for the current cohort? How does the nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "well behaved" and feel safe, with leaders delivering a "broad curriculum" across three federated sites. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the early years provision is judged to "Require 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".
- Staff maintain "high expectations of pupils’ behaviour," resulting in pupils who are "polite, courteous and respectful of one another".
- Pupils develop a "strong understanding of equality and protected characteristics" and are "knowledgeable about the major world religions".
- The governing body has a "deep understanding of the needs of the school community" and offers "effective challenge and support to senior leaders".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is set out in a "sequenced, logical order" so children are adequately prepared for Year 1.
- Leaders should ensure the specific needs of pupils with SEND are "clearly identified" so that improvement targets are "precise and well matched to these needs".
- Leaders must ensure curriculum guidance contains sufficient detail in all subject areas to prevent "inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff and governors receiving up-to-date training and working with partner agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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