Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton, BD23 5LB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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110th 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the context of the similar-intake comparison? How does the school balance its current roll with its available capacity for new entrants?
What Ofsted said about Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as happy, proud, and exceptionally well behaved, feeling safe and nurtured within a friendly environment. The school fosters strong relationships and a positive culture, with pupils demonstrating high levels of empathy and respect for one another.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious and stimulating curriculum" with precise knowledge goals, supported by "Federation Friday and Monday" sessions that widen learning experiences.
- Teachers deliver well-planned lessons that capture pupils’ imaginations, ensuring pupils "remember detailed information across the curriculum" through careful revisiting of concepts.
- Pupils are "good readers" who love to read, benefiting from effective phonic lessons and immediate support for those who struggle, leading to confident and fluent reading.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who are mindful of workload and have improved the "culture and equity of workload" through careful communication and collaboration.
- The school council actively seeks pupil views to make changes, such as renaming houses to reflect local context, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must precisely identify and implement support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in the wider curriculum, as provision is currently inconsistent outside English and mathematics.
- Leaders need to define the precise knowledge children should know in the early years and plan provision accordingly, as children do not progress as well as they should in areas other than literacy and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training, clearly understanding policies, and quickly responding to concerns to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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