Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton, BD23 6BP · North Yorkshire · primary school
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72nd 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| 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.
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% 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 December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Book Club, Choir, Yoga, and Burnsall Beehives, alongside sports such as Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders, Football, Rugby, and Netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining from other areas? How does the school manage the transition for new pupils given the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils “happily come to school” and feel secure in a supportive environment. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards of behaviour and conduct, underpinned by core Christian values and a strong sense of community. Leaders ensure staff are well-supported, fostering an atmosphere where “everyone is valued and helped to be the best that they can be.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, with bullying being rare and a strong culture of mutual respect.
- Teachers skilfully link new learning to prior knowledge, helping pupils make sense of new information in many subjects.
- There is a strong “culture of reading,” with early readers supported by well-trained staff and older pupils showing enthusiasm for books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “timely, personalised support” via detailed plans, enabling them to access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Staff benefit from federation networks and training, with leaders actively considering workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, important knowledge and skills are not regularly revisited, causing pupils to struggle with recall and creating gaps in learning.
- The school should ensure a consistent approach to revisiting key knowledge across all subjects so pupils remember what has been taught over time.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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