Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
York, YO8 5AA · North Yorkshire · primary school
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64th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,104 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Overview
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a proud ‘family feel’ where staff know pupils as individuals. Relationships are described as “positive and nurturing,” ensuring pupils feel happy and safe while responding well to high expectations. The school fosters inclusivity and tolerance, supported by leadership roles and a strong culture of reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum in mathematics and history is “ambitious and well sequenced,” helping pupils build knowledge in a “precise and logical sequence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported well, benefiting from access to the same curriculum with appropriate adaptations.
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with high-quality texts and expert phonics teaching ensuring children get off to a good start in Reception.
- Staff maintain a “consistent and positive approach” to behaviour, and leaders have worked relentlessly to improve attendance, which is now improving.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is “carefully thought through,” addressing relevant issues such as social media and healthy relationships.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum requires further refinement to ensure content builds in a “precise, logical sequence” so pupils’ learning is not variable.
- Communication with parents is not fully effective; the school must improve the relevance of information provided so parents can better support their child’s education at home.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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