Riccall Community Primary School
York, YO19 6PF · North Yorkshire · primary school
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96th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Riccall Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in invasion games, net & wall activities, striking and fielding, gymnastics, dance, OAA, and swimming. They also visit Wagamama and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who fall below the expected standard in reading? How does the curriculum balance competitive sports like OAA with individual development?
What Ofsted said about Riccall Community Primary School
Overview
Riccall Community Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming environment" where pupils enjoy their time and relationships are "warm and respectful." Leaders have successfully prioritised the development of language and reading, while ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access lessons successfully. The school benefits from supportive parents and governors who share the leaders' "ambitious vision."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of conduct, with bullying being "rare" and adults resolving issues effectively.
- The curriculum in established subjects like mathematics is well-sequenced, with teachers explaining knowledge "clearly and in a logical order."
- Staff deliver a consistent phonics approach, supporting pupils to read unfamiliar words and encouraging wide reading for pleasure.
- The early years curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," ensuring children are well prepared for Key Stage 1.
- Leaders provide enriching opportunities, including outdoor education and a varied range of lunchtime clubs.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, leaders have not broken down the most important knowledge into "precise small steps," leading to gaps in pupil retention.
- Leaders have not always identified short- and long-term success criteria for improvement initiatives, which limits the ability of governors to provide effective scrutiny.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults understanding their roles, reporting concerns promptly, and providing pupils with opportunities to discuss worries to maintain good mental health.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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