New Park Primary Academy
Harrogate, HG1 3HF · North Yorkshire · primary school
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67th 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 — 7.0/10 against 3,300 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and attend performances, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific subjects are covered in the after-school club? How does the school support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about New Park Primary Academy
Overview
New Park Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils settle quickly and feel safe. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and high staff morale, noting that leaders have managed recent transitions effectively while maintaining a "nurturing ethos."
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "high expectations" and a supportive culture, with "pupil buddies" helping new arrivals learn routines.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with knowledge and skills "clearly mapped out" in most subjects, ensuring learning builds over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the intended curriculum through "appropriate adaptations" such as visual aids.
- Early years staff build "positive relationships" and promote language development well through "pertinent questions" and discussion.
- Phonics teaching is strong, with adults demonstrating "strong subject knowledge" and quickly addressing gaps in pupils’ reading accuracy.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is not broken down as well as others, meaning "learning is less effective" and pupils do not learn as deeply as they could.
- Reading strategies need refinement; specifically, strategies do not enable some younger pupils to develop "fluency in their reading as well as they could."
- Older pupils in key stage 2 are not consistently guided towards books that match their stage of reading, requiring better review of book choices.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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