Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cracoe Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6LQ |
| Phone | 01756730259 |
| Reference Number | 121558 |
Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, providing a warm and caring environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The pupils exhibit positive behavior, showing kindness and respect, while engaging actively in their educational journey. The school has high ambitions for all pupils, effectively supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through a well-designed curriculum and dedicated teaching staff, pupils enjoy a broad range of learning opportunities, particularly excelling in areas such as physical education and reading.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 43 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.14%
Girls: 41.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupil safety and well-being.
- High levels of pupil engagement in lessons.
- Well-planned curriculum that prepares pupils effectively for future learning.
- Excellent support for students with SEND, leading to strong progress.
- Positive relationships between staff and students.
- Strong leadership and governance that support school development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some early readers do not have access to books that match their phonics knowledge.
- Checks on pupils' knowledge in certain subjects are not used effectively to identify learning gaps.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Threshfield Primary School
Low Road, Threshfield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NP |
2.7 miles |
|
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hebden Road, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB |
3.09 miles |
|
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burnsall, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6BP |
3.82 miles |
|
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
4.28 miles |
|
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
4.43 miles |
|
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chapel Gate, Kirkby Malham, Skipton, BD23 4BY |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Upper Wharfedale School
Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5BS |
2.85 miles |
|
Craven College
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
4.85 miles |
|
Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
4.9 miles |
|
The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ |
4.94 miles |
|
Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
4.95 miles |