Rossett Acre Primary School
Harrogate, HG2 9PH · North Yorkshire · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.5/10 against 4,318 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.29 |
| 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.
Rossett Acre Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Eco-Committee, Gardening, and Pupil Voice groups, alongside Peer Listeners and Play Leaders. Sports include netball, gymnastics, swimming, and multi-skills. Music offers an orchestra, choirs, and lessons in percussion, keyboard, guitar, woodwind, and brass. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various music lessons scheduled within the timetable?
What Ofsted said about Rossett Acre Primary School
Overview
Rossett Acre Primary School is described as having a "strong sense of community" with a clear vision of "excellence and happiness for all." The report highlights a "supportive and ambitious culture" where staff maintain "very high expectations" for pupils, resulting in outstanding behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of motivation and a thirst for learning" and behave "extremely well" under established routines.
- Leaders provide "rich experiences and opportunities" for personal development, including events like ‘Rossett's Got Talent' and diverse curriculum content.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum with "enthusiasm," fostering pupil curiosity and using regular checks to address misconceptions, particularly in mathematics.
- The school prioritises reading with a "new phonics programme" and a "diverse range of authors," inspiring pupils to become "avid readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive necessary support to "achieve well and be fully involved in school life."
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning requires refinement, as subject overviews do not always begin with Reception and precise knowledge stages are not always set out, hindering impact checks.
- Handwriting and letter formation in Reception lack clarity, leading to inaccuracies that "become embedded and persist in Year 1."
- Leaders must ensure the new phonics programme is implemented effectively so that struggling pupils can "catch up as quickly as possible."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "well-developed systems" to check procedures and ensure staff are confident in recognising and reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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