Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School
Northallerton, DL7 9AU · North Yorkshire · primary school
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132nd 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 103. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils love attending this school, which is described as a "place of happiness" with an "ethos of care." Leaders have established strong relationships and high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning. The curriculum is engaging, with a particular strength in reading, where most pupils master phonics sounds by the end of Year 1.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and follow the ‘golden rules’, resulting in rare behaviour issues and incredibly rare bullying.
- The teaching of reading is "sharply focused," with daily phonics lessons and well-matched books ensuring younger pupils read with "increasing confidence."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality support" and access the same curriculum as their peers, reflecting the school’s inclusivity.
- Leaders provide a "wealth of activities" to develop character, including residential visits, arts appreciation, and links with international schools to broaden cultural understanding.
- Governors have an "accurate view" of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement, supporting leaders effectively in driving progress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that essential knowledge in subjects like geography, history, and some early years areas is "precisely identified" to help pupils link and remember learning more effectively.
- Leaders must provide more opportunities for pupils to explain their mathematical thinking, as current reasoning skills are "not as well developed as they could be."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders putting pupil welfare at the heart of the school and acting swiftly to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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