Staveley Community Primary School
Knaresborough, HG5 9LQ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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21st 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,672 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Staveley Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
With 86 pupils in a 70-place school, what are the typical class sizes for each year group? How does the after-school club operate on days when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Staveley Community Primary School
Overview
Staveley Community Primary School continues to be a good school, maintaining a "friendly and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils feel part of a ‘family’. Leaders have made "judicious decisions" to manage recent changes, including a significant increase in pupil numbers and curriculum revisions, ensuring these developments do not adversely impact staff workload or pupil progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of independence" and are "caring and courteous" towards their peers, with older pupils acting as positive role models.
- The revised curriculum is "clearly mapped out," allowing teachers to provide frequent opportunities for pupils to "revisit and build on prior learning" using high-quality resources.
- The school provides "strong provision for pupils with SEND," with teachers effectively adapting the curriculum following targeted training.
- A "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics" ensures most pupils gain a strong grasp by the end of Year 1, supporting reading fluency and enjoyment.
- Children in the early years settle well, with adults effectively promoting language and communication through purposeful interactions.
Areas to improve
- The report states that some actions to develop the school have only recently been implemented and "need time to establish before the full impact of them is realised."
- Leaders should "further embed the actions that have been started to develop the school," particularly regarding the evaluation of curriculum impact in subjects at an earlier stage of development.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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