St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate, HG1 4AP · North Yorkshire · primary school
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94th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 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 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Robert’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “welcoming, inclusive and diverse community” where staff care passionately about each child. The report highlights a strong culture rooted in Catholic values, with pupils generally behaving well and feeling safe. However, the early years provision is identified as a significant weakness, with many children not developing the necessary skills to be ready for Year 1.
Strengths
- Teachers read regularly to pupils, using expression to “bring stories to life” and engage their attention.
- The curriculum is “increasingly ambitious,” with careful planning in subjects like mathematics to help pupils make connections between concepts.
- New starters, including those speaking English as an additional language, “quickly integrate” and receive sensitive support from adults.
- Leaders and trust staff work well together, using clear systems to evaluate education quality and support staff well-being.
- Pupils enjoy leadership opportunities, such as being reading ambassadors, which helps embed the school’s values of being “ready, safe and respectful.”
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum lacks ambition and consistent implementation, meaning too few children are ready for their next stage of learning.
- Some pupils learning to read are taught letter sounds that are “too difficult,” causing them to struggle and lose confidence.
- The school needs an effective strategy to support the induction of pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff deal with concerns “swiftly and sensitively.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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