Newbald Primary School
York, YO43 4SQ · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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3rd of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,801 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 4.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newbald Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Newbald Primary School
Overview
Newbald Primary School is described as a ‘nurturing place’ where pupils’ well-being is prioritised and they feel ‘safe and cared for’. The report confirms that the school continues to be good, highlighting ‘caring and respectful relationships’ and an ‘exciting curriculum’ that motivates learners.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a ‘well-planned, carefully sequenced learning’ experience, particularly in reading where phonics teaching is effective and books are ‘accurately matched to the sounds they know’.
- Staff maintain ‘high expectations’ of behaviour and achievement, with older pupils taking pride in supporting younger ‘buddies’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, with targets regularly reviewed to match their individual needs.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘well sequenced’, allowing pupils to apply skills across subjects, such as using angles in design and technology.
- Staff feel valued, likening the school to a ‘large, happy family’ where leaders help manage workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review religious education teaching so pupils have a ‘clear understanding of the many different religions that exist in modern Britain’, as current knowledge is underdeveloped.
- Subject leaders must monitor the impact of recent curriculum changes to ensure they are fully understood and effective.
- Teachers in subjects like mathematics should use checks on pupils’ understanding to ‘adapt their teaching to reflect more accurately what pupils know and can do’, addressing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders ensuring all staff receive necessary training and remain ‘vigilant to safeguarding concerns’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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