Norton Community Primary School
Malton, YO17 9BG · North Yorkshire · primary school
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52nd 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,685 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| 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.
Norton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 545 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Norton Community Primary School
Overview
Norton Community Primary School is a large institution across two sites that retains a strong ‘family’ feeling, where pupils feel safe and proud. Leaders have developed a curriculum focused on academic achievement and life skills, with a “relentless focus on care, respect and kindness” resulting in very good behaviour. The school is inclusive, with high ambitions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a “positive attitude to learning” and play well together, with bullying described as “very rare”.
- The mathematics curriculum is “planned well” with effective sequencing and regular opportunities to revisit past learning.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff creating a “caring and fun environment” that helps children make a “great start”.
- Reading is taught through a curriculum designed to “hook” pupils, using high-quality texts and links with arts organisations to engage learners.
- Safeguarding is “central to the work of the school”, with staff receiving regular training and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clarify how teachers should use assessment effectively to ensure information is used “purposefully to support pupils’ learning”.
- Subject leaders need to monitor subjects with greater precision to address inconsistencies in teachers’ subject knowledge and pedagogy.
- Individual support plans for pupils with SEND require improvement to ensure targets “closely match the needs of pupils” and support swift progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that safeguarding is “central to the work of the school”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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