Middleham Church of England Aided School
Leyburn, DL8 4QX · North Yorkshire · primary school
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184th 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Middleham Church of England Aided School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 78. 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 address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a small pupil population?
What Ofsted said about Middleham Church of England Aided School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “love coming to school” and benefit from a “safe, welcoming and family feeling” created by its federation structure. Leaders have driven “recent improvements” in achievement through “incisive self-evaluation” and strategic changes that have stabilised the school. The inspection highlights a positive culture where pupils are well-prepared for their next steps in education and life.
Strengths
- Early years staff are “kind and nurturing,” helping children settle and learn new vocabulary through effective activities.
- Pupils are “enthusiastic readers” who quickly learn to read, supported by well-trained staff and targeted additional sessions.
- Mathematics features an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” with clear explanations using visual aids and apparatus.
- Pupils demonstrate “empathy and genuine respect for others” through a carefully crafted personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Leaders are “considerate of staff well-being” and provide a “wealth of professional development” opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen systems for checking pupils’ prior knowledge to ensure teachers plan lessons that build effectively on what pupils already know.
- Ensure subject leaders monitor curriculum implementation regularly so teachers emphasise the most important knowledge, helping pupils retain foundations for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with thorough checks on adults and staff who know how to identify and communicate safety concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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