Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street Appleton Wiske Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2AA |
| Phone | 01609881398 |
| Reference Number | 121371 |
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School has improved significantly since its last inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school is highly regarded within its local community, where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud to attend. There is a strong commitment to high expectations for all pupils, evidenced by their good behavior, positive attitudes towards learning, and successful integration of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The staff and leadership team are dedicated to creating a nurturing and academically enriching environment for all learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 76 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by governors and staff.
- Strong integration and support for pupils with SEND.
- Effective teaching of reading with high priority.
- Broad and rich curriculum tailored to pupil needs.
- Positive behavior and attitudes observed among pupils.
- Strong sense of community and collaboration among students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks by curriculum leaders in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
Great Smeaton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2EQ |
2.64 miles |
|
Kirklevington Primary School
Forest Lane, Kirklevington, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9LX |
4.06 miles |
|
Layfield Primary School
Everingham Road, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9TF |
4.53 miles |
|
Hutton Rudby Primary School
Doctors Lane, Hutton Rudby, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 0EQ |
4.71 miles |
|
Yarm Primary School
Spitalfields, Yarm, Teesside, TS15 9HF |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Conyers School
Green Lane, Yarm, Cleveland, TS15 9ET |
4.63 miles |