Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Unknown
Address Yorebridge
Askrigg
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3BJ
Phone 01969650331
Reference Number 121602

Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated as 'Good' in its recent inspection, indicating that it performs well across multiple domains, including the quality of education and leadership. Pupils demonstrate good behavior and a strong sense of safety, with notable community involvement shared with two partner schools within the federation. However, the school faces challenges in its early years provision, particularly in curricular development, which has been identified as needing improvement to better prepare pupils for Year 1.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 33
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 54.55%
Girls: 45.45%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 12.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 17.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 12
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 19.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 2 3 5
2 3 2 5
3 Unknown 1 1
4 5 1 6
5 2 5 7
6 5 1 6

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 100%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Requires Improvement
Last Report Date 19 Apr 2023
Date Report
19 Apr 2023 School inspection:
11 Dec 2019 School inspection
05 Nov 2015 Short inspection
29 May 2012 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
21 Nov 2006 Full inspection:
05 Nov 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are well behaved and feel safe.
  • Leaders implement a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • Effective phonics program supports fluent reading.
  • Pupils enjoy a variety of curriculum-linked experiences.
  • The governing body provides effective challenge and support.

Areas for Improvement

  • Early years curriculum lacks sufficient detail.
  • Some learning plans for pupils with SEND do not accurately reflect their needs.
  • Inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum in some subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 33%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 17%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 105

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 1 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL
0.81 miles
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School
Gunnerside, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LE
4.5 miles
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