Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
Richmond, DL10 7LB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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42nd 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,851 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| 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.
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 153 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “proud to be part of this school” and demonstrate positive behaviour. Leaders maintain high ambitions for pupils, who “rise to these expectations” through a carefully planned curriculum that supports progress in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and courteous,” showing attitudes linked to school values such as “self-belief, honesty, teamwork, passion, determination and respect.”
- Children make a “prompt start to reading in Reception Year,” with consistent phonics teaching and prompt support for those needing help.
- Pupils “enjoy mathematics,” benefiting from a clearly sequenced curriculum where they practise arithmetic and explain their understanding.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have the “right support in the classroom” and can access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff workload is carefully considered, and staff “work in teams” with dedicated time to fulfil responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “learning activities chosen are not well matched to the aims of the curriculum,” meaning key knowledge is not always clear.
- Safeguarding record-keeping is inconsistent; records do not always reflect actions taken, making it unclear “what happened or in what order it happened.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies and up-to-date training, although the school must improve how it records actions taken to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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