Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Knaresborough, HG5 8NJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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161st 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 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 to bridge the gap between the current 50.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve results in the next inspection cycle?
What Ofsted said about Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Overview
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School is confirmed as a ‘good school’ following a section 8 inspection. The report describes a ‘welcoming community’ where pupils are ‘extremely proud’ and feel the school is ‘like my second home’. Leaders have developed a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ that prepares pupils effectively for future education, particularly in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘calm and purposeful’ behaviour, with staff resolving incidents quickly so bullying ‘does not have the opportunity to happen’.
- The new approach to teaching early reading is ‘precisely planned’, helping weaker readers make ‘rapid progress in learning to read with accuracy and fluency’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ and access a broad curriculum alongside their peers.
- Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) and relationships and sex education (RSE) are identified as ‘a strength within this small school’.
- Staff report that leaders are ‘considerate of their workload and well-being’, fostering a positive working environment.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not implement the planned curriculum ‘consistently well in all classes’, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge as coherently as they should.
- Assessment processes are not yet embedded; teachers sometimes move pupils on to new ideas before they have ‘grasped previous content’, leading to gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ ensuring leaders secure help for pupils and keep ‘precise and detailed records’ of actions taken to keep them safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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