South Otterington Church of England Primary School
Northallerton, DL7 9HD · North Yorkshire · primary school
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181st 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Otterington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about South Otterington Church of England Primary School
Overview
South Otterington Church of England Primary School is described as a “welcoming and caring” environment where pupils feel “safe and valued.” The inspection found that staff set high expectations, resulting in a “family-like atmosphere” where pupils take pride in their work and conduct. The school has implemented a “well-considered curriculum” that is now “broad and ambitious,” leading to improved pupil achievement and enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “kindness and respect” towards each other and staff, contributing to a positive school ethos.
- The reading curriculum is “well established,” with staff who are “experts at teaching phonics,” enabling children to learn to read “quickly and fluently.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “celebrated and included,” receiving “tailored support” to succeed alongside peers.
- The early years provision is an “engaging and nurturing environment” where children develop independence and readiness for Year 1.
- Leaders are committed to providing a “high-quality education,” with staff who are “well supported” and value the emphasis on well-being.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to apply knowledge to “problem-solving and reasoning activities,” which limits the depth of their understanding.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not yet identified the “important knowledge” pupils need to remember, leaving teachers unclear on what to prioritise.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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