Spennithorne Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR |
| Phone | 01969623474 |
| Reference Number | 121517 |
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to a good overall rating. The school benefits from its federation with Middleham Church of England Aided School, which creates a strong sense of community and collaborative learning opportunities. Pupils are well engaged, with leaders setting high expectations and ensuring a supportive environment that nurtures both academic and personal development. Strengths include a good quality of education across all key areas, effective leadership, and strong safeguarding practices. The curriculum has been enhanced recently, delivering positive outcomes in reading and mathematics, while also providing a system of support for students with special educational needs. Despite the positive climate, there are areas for growth, particularly regarding the checking of pupils' prior knowledge and ensuring that essential knowledge is emphasized in teaching.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.27%
Girls: 47.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% |
| Irish | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive and welcoming school environment.
- High expectations set by leaders result in strong pupil engagement.
- Effective leadership has stabilized the school and finances.
- Recent curriculum changes have improved pupils' achievements.
- Good start in early years with effective planning and nurturing staff.
- Pupils are enthusiastic readers with strong support for reading development.
- Teachers provide well-structured lessons in mathematics.
- Strong focus on personal development and preparation for life in modern Britain.
Areas for Improvement
- Systems for checking pupils' prior knowledge are not well established.
- Some teachers do not emphasize the most important subject knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Middleham Church of England Aided School
Park Lane, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QX |
1.2 miles |
|
Leyburn Primary School
Wensleydale Avenue, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SD |
1.5 miles |
|
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
South View, Hunton, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1QB |
3.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wensleydale School
Richmond Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5HY |
1.66 miles |
|
Aysgarth School
Newton-le-Willows, Bedale, DL8 1TF |
4.46 miles |