Tadcaster Primary Academy
Tadcaster, LS24 8AN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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116th 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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.
Tadcaster Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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 March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft, Dodgeball, Singing, Multi-Skills, Dance, and Music Clubs, as well as football teams linked with York City FC. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tadcaster Primary Academy
Overview
Tadcaster Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a “warm, friendly and welcoming place to learn.” Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a positive culture where pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy a broad curriculum including specialist lessons and after-school clubs.
Strengths
- The school has a “well-designed curriculum” with clear expectations, ensuring pupils study an appropriate range of subjects.
- Reading is a strong priority; staff teach phonics effectively, match books to sounds, and provide support so “most pupils learn to read fluently.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) study the same curriculum as peers and receive “high-quality support” that ensures they learn effectively.
- Staff are considerate of workload, and leaders receive “well-planned support from the academy trust,” creating a positive environment for employees.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, with “very little low-level disruption” in classrooms and a strong sense of community involvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review their oversight of mathematics provision, as inconsistencies mean the curriculum does not consistently allow pupils to make as much progress as they could.
- Assessment in subjects such as history and mathematics needs improvement to better check retained knowledge and address gaps or misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having created a “strong culture of safeguarding” and established systems to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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