Sharow Church of England Primary School
Ripon, HG4 5BJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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216th 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 3,864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 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.
Sharow Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Warriors, Mental Health Ambassadors, and the School Council, alongside swimming, sports week, and sports afternoons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 99. 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 31.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for the 8.0% reaching the higher standard? How are the Eco Warriors and Mental Health Ambassadors clubs structured to engage students?
What Ofsted said about Sharow Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they feel safe and cared for, and staff maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour. The curriculum has developed strongly since the previous inspection, with teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge and effective assessment practices. The school has improved significantly despite challenging circumstances, supported by committed governors and staff with high morale.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well designed, breaking down important knowledge into steps that deepen understanding over time, with effective revisiting of key concepts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through effective adaptations and collaboration with external agencies.
- Early reading is taught effectively by well-trained staff, enabling pupils to read quickly and accurately, with most enjoying books.
- Personal, social and health education prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, including online safety and resilience through residential trips.
- Staff have high expectations for behaviour, ensuring pupils are ‘ready, respectful and safe,’ and quickly redirect those who lose focus.
Areas to improve
- Teaching in mixed-age classes is not always adapted to pupils’ differing prior knowledge, meaning some do not learn as well as they should.
- Some pupils lack meaningful opportunities to contribute to school and community life, limiting their development of personal responsibility and active citizenship.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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