Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Ripon, HG4 1RW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,170 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes with 31 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Overview
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone is described as a place where pupils "feel safe and valued" and "thrive academically and socially." The inspection found that leaders have established a "dynamic and purposeful" environment with an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that ensures pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve very well," with "impressive" work quality and "high" attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- Attendance rates are "consistently above national averages" due to leaders making it a "high priority" and staff working "tenaciously with families."
- Behaviour is "excellent," with classrooms described as an "oasis of calm" where bullying is "rare" and pupils treat each other with "consideration and respect."
- The school is highly inclusive, with "highly trained staff" adapting the curriculum so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "make strong progress alongside their peers."
- Leaders provide "highly impactful coaching and mentoring," resulting in staff who are "knowledgeable and skilled" and benefit from strong trust-wide professional networks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should ensure the "continued implementation of their high-quality professional development programme" so that "all staff benefit from carefully planned, professional learning opportunities."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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