Camblesforth Community Primary Academy
Selby, YO8 8HW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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90th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,924 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 0.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music, Cooking, Gardening, and Hub clubs, with Year 6 Booster Clubs also available. An after-school club is provided for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 130. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Camblesforth Community Primary Academy
Overview
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy is described as a “welcoming and inclusive small school” where pupils “feel safe and happy.” The report highlights significant improvements since the previous inspection, noting that leaders are “ambitious for all pupils” and that the school has successfully raised the quality of education.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with teaching “sharply focused on developing children’s communication and language” and children being “exceptionally well prepared for their next phase of learning.”
- The reading curriculum is “well planned and progressive,” ensuring pupils read with “increasing confidence and fluency” through decodable books and daily staff reading aloud.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent personal development, taking leadership roles seriously and showing an “excellent understanding of democracy.”
- Behaviour is praised as pupils “behave well” in a “calm and purposeful” environment, with high attendance rates and rare bullying incidents.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with teaching adapted to help them follow the curriculum alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- In a “minority of foundation subjects, the curriculum is not fully developed,” meaning content does not “precisely build on pupils’ prior knowledge,” leading to gaps in understanding.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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