The Boyle and Petyt Primary School
Skipton, BD23 6HE · North Yorkshire · primary school
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209th 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 1,577 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| 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.
The Boyle and Petyt Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir and SATS Club, or play football, cricket, rounders, tennis, rugby, and cross-country. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 79 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Boyle and Petyt Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, behave well, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. While attendance is typically close to the national average and relationships are strong, the quality of teaching and curriculum clarity varies, meaning some pupils do not build "rich bodies of knowledge" in all subjects. Leaders have identified these weaknesses and begun improvement actions, but these are currently "at an early stage."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, following rules to be "friendly, ambitious and brave," creating a "calm and welcoming" environment.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with attainment typically above national averages.
- Leaders quickly identify additional needs, providing tailored support and working with external agencies.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of personal development opportunities, including trips, leadership roles, and cultural visits.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum, including in the early years, clearly identifies the knowledge and skills pupils should learn.
- Teachers need to help pupils make connections to prior learning and address gaps in knowledge, particularly in writing and spelling.
- Leaders should establish effective monitoring systems to track the impact of improvement actions and ensure consistent teaching quality.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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