Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
Northallerton, DL6 2EQ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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205th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 24 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
Overview
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as "caring and welcoming," where pupils feel "well cared for and safe" and are proud to be part of the community. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, supported by a curriculum suitably matched to mixed-age classes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly respectful of each other" and demonstrate "good manners and attitudes to learning."
- The school is "highly skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they are fully included.
- Staff effectively check previous learning and "pick up misconceptions promptly," helping pupils tackle new learning well.
- A structured phonics programme ensures pupils make a "positive start to learning to read."
- Pupils have a "detailed understanding of fundamental British values" and understand how to keep themselves safe online and in the community.
Areas to improve
- The school should further strengthen the sequencing of the writing curriculum to ensure a "consistent approach across the school," as progress steps are currently variable.
- The school must consistently identify and address handwriting errors so pupils develop "writing accuracy" and do not repeat mistakes 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) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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