Greatwood Community Primary School
Skipton, BD23 2SJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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49th 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,267 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greatwood Community Primary School 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 school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Choir, Box fit Club, and Sewing Club. Sports include Lunchtime cricket, Soccer Elite Football, and Yoga Club. Arts and music options cover Dance and Cookery Club. Trips feature Pony trekking, Dry stone walling, and Den building. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Morning reading club?
What Ofsted said about Greatwood Community Primary School
Overview
Greatwood Community Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are ‘well cared for’ and enjoy ‘positive relationships with adults’, contributing to high attendance and a ‘calm and orderly’ environment. The school serves its community effectively, offering a broad curriculum and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and, in many subjects, ambitious’, with a ‘coherently planned’ mathematics programme that is beginning to show impact.
- Reading is a clear priority; the phonics programme is ‘securely embedded’, and staff are well-trained in its delivery.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘very strong extra-curricular offer’, including residential visits and clubs that develop confidence and resilience.
- Staff receive effective support from the trust, with regular professional development and consideration for workload and well-being.
- The governing body carries out its duties well, offering ‘challenge and support to leaders’.
Areas to improve
- Support for the ‘weakest readers’ is not effective enough; interventions must be ‘sharply focused on addressing the gaps in their phonics knowledge’.
- In subjects such as art and religious education, the curriculum is ‘not sufficiently well planned’ for long-term retention, leaving pupils with ‘confused knowledge’.
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘lack of understanding of different faiths’ and find it difficult to discuss fundamental British values.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 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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