Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EQ |
| Phone | 01609881349 |
| Reference Number | 137348 |
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School continues to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective action in maintaining quality education under the leadership of interim executive headteacher Rebecca Wallace. The school fosters a caring and supportive environment that encourages pupils of all ages to collaborate, learn, and thrive together. With a strong emphasis on achievement and respect within the community, pupils express pride in their accomplishments and engage positively with various wider enrichment opportunities provided by the school. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, underlining the school's adaptability and resilience in the current educational climate.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 29 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.38%
Girls: 58.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Great Smeaton Community Primary School | |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 15 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
- The curriculum is well-matched to mixed-age classes.
- Strong focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate good manners, respect, and kindness towards each other.
- Effective wider development programmes foster understanding of British values.
- Parents and carers express high levels of satisfaction regarding the school's impact.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in addressing handwriting errors among pupils.
- Recent changes in the writing curriculum have led to unclear progression in writing skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
East Cowton Church of England Primary School
Golden Acres, East Cowton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0BD |
2.58 miles |
|
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
Front Street, Appleton Wiske, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2AA |
2.64 miles |
|
North and South Cowton Community Primary School
Main Road, Main Road, North Cowton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0HF |
3.97 miles |
|
Hurworth Primary School
Westfield Drive, Hurworth, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2ET |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2AD |
4.45 miles |
|
Hurworth School
Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG |
4.64 miles |