Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton, BD23 4PN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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234th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 4,259 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 41% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Sportscool, and Football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 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 reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School is described as a small, rural institution with a ‘family feel’ where pupils and staff form a ‘close and caring community’. The report confirms that the school ‘continues to be a good school’, highlighting strong relationships, effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and a curriculum that is ambitious in key subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind to each other’, bullying is ‘rare’, and issues are dealt with ‘very effectively’.
- Curriculum plans in early reading and mathematics are ‘very clear’, ensuring pupils ‘achieve well’ and misconceptions are addressed quickly.
- The school is ‘inclusive’, with staff ensuring pupils with SEND are ‘fully included’ in lessons and activities.
- Leaders provide ‘high-quality resources’ and training, keeping staff workload ‘manageable’ and prioritising ‘staff well-being’.
- Pupils enjoy a ‘wide range of activities’, including outdoor learning and educational visits, which help them ‘learn about the wider world’.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as history and geography, curriculum plans ‘do not identify precisely what pupils need to know and be able to do’, leading to less focused teaching and assessment. Leaders should ensure plans in all subjects clearly identify learning objectives.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff take responsibility for keeping pupils safe and act ‘quickly and effectively’ on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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