Starbeck Primary Academy
Harrogate, HG2 7LL · North Yorkshire · primary school
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229th 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,500 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| 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.
Starbeck Primary Academy 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%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 293. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Starbeck Primary Academy
Overview
Starbeck Primary Academy is described as an ‘inclusive and caring school’ where pupils feel safe, listened to, and well supported. Leaders have worked hard to improve the curriculum, resulting in a positive environment where pupils achieve well and enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school, describing it as having ‘something for everyone’ where ‘all people are treated the same’.
- The curriculum in most subjects is taught in a ‘precise, logical order’, helping pupils build on previous learning successfully.
- Pupils ‘immerse themselves in books’, with younger children inspired by role play and older pupils discussing authors with confidence.
- Staff provide high-quality pastoral support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring ‘full participation in all aspects of school life’.
- Ambitious leadership and effective trust oversight ensure staff receive good training and support for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure phonics assessment outcomes inform book choices, as pupils sometimes read books that are ‘too hard for them’ due to a lack of consistency in developing fluency.
- Adults must maintain ‘consistently high’ expectations of behaviour, as there are currently inconsistencies in how different classes manage incidents of poor behaviour.
- Pupils need to develop greater knowledge about ‘different faiths and aspects of diversity’ to enhance their personal development.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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
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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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