Sicklinghall Community Primary School
Wetherby, LS22 4BD · North Yorkshire · primary school
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81st 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 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sicklinghall Community Primary School 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%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 28 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sicklinghall Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Sicklinghall Community Primary School are described as “happy, inquisitive and friendly,” embodying core values of “resilience, kindness and respect.” The school fosters a positive atmosphere where leaders maintain “high expectations for behaviour and achievement,” resulting in pupils who “achieve well and behave well.” The report highlights an “exceptional” approach to personal development, ensuring pupils feel safe and proud of their community.
Strengths
- The curriculum for personal development is “exceptional,” providing high-quality experiences that strengthen pupils’ awareness of citizenship and diversity.
- Children in Reception benefit from a “carefully planned and well-sequenced curriculum” with accurate assessment allowing for high-quality interactions.
- Staff ensure “consistent delivery of the school’s phonics programme,” enabling children to become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Attendance rates are high, with persistent absence “well below national levels,” supported by leaders’ “relentless approach” to monitoring punctuality.
- Governors have a “comprehensive understanding of the school’s strengths and areas to develop,” providing appropriate support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects,” the curriculum is “not fully established,” meaning pupils’ knowledge is “not as secure as it is in others.”
- The school should ensure all curriculum subjects are “fully implemented and embedded” so that pupils’ acquisition of knowledge and skills is consistent across all areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
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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