North Rigton Church of England Primary School
Leeds, LS17 0DW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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180th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Rigton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 bridge the gap between the current 44.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve results since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about North Rigton Church of England Primary School
Overview
North Rigton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "very proud" and feel safe. Leaders have established a "well-thought-out curriculum" that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Despite recent "flux in leadership and staffing," the school maintains high expectations and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, well-mannered and respectful," with bullying being "very rare."
- The curriculum is logical, with staff breaking down complex concepts into "small steps to build knowledge."
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with staff teaching phonics well and providing skilful support for those who find it difficult.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well, following the same curriculum with "suitable adaptations."
- Early years provision is strong, with children being "happy, settled and confident."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should take effective steps to ease the burden of subject leaders, whose workload has increased due to leadership flux.
- Leaders need to ensure that assessment in foundation subjects is used consistently and effectively to improve pupils’ knowledge and develop the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant and know how to keep children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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.
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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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