Greatwood Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pinhaw Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2SJ |
| Phone | 01756793609 |
| Reference Number | 148021 |
Greatwood Community Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. This is the school's first routine inspection since becoming an academy, following a period of exemption from inspections. The school demonstrates a commitment to high-quality education, with a well-structured curriculum and a strong focus on pupil well-being and support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils report feeling cared for and supported, contributing to their high attendance and positive attitudes toward learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.25%
Girls: 50.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.1% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Skipton, Greatwood Community Primary School | |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High levels of pupil attendance
- Strong pastoral support for pupils and families
- Broad and ambitious curriculum
- Effective mathematics curriculum development
- Commitment to reading with a secure phonics programme
- Well-managed behaviour and a calm school environment
- Strong extra-curricular offerings that develop personal skills
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 1 pupil performance is below national peers
- Support for weaker readers is not effective enough
- Curriculum in some subjects, like art and design, needs further development
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brougham Street Nursery School
Brougham Street, Skipton, BD23 2ES |
0.31 miles |
|
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2ES |
0.31 miles |
|
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Craven Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP |
0.42 miles |
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Otley Street Community Nursery School
Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET |
0.51 miles |
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Elliot Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PE |
0.64 miles |
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PJ |
0.66 miles |
|
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School
Carleton-in-Craven, Carleton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3DE |
1.44 miles |
|
Bradleys Both Community Primary School
Skipton Road, Bradley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9EF |
1.55 miles |
|
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH |
2 miles |
|
Cononley Primary School
Meadow Lane, Cononley, Keighley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8NA |
2.43 miles |
|
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Priest Bank Road, Kildwick, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH |
3.34 miles |
|
Glusburn Community Primary School
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8PJ |
3.88 miles |
|
Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
3.98 miles |
|
Silsden Primary School
Hawber Cote Lane, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0JJ |
4.13 miles |
|
Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School
Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7JS |
4.15 miles |
|
Eastburn Primary School
Green Close, Eastburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX |
4.19 miles |
|
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Bridge Road, Sutton-in-Craven, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7ES |
4.31 miles |
|
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE |
4.5 miles |
|
Steeton Primary School
Market Street, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6NN |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Brooklands School
Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
0.46 miles |
|
Ermysted's Grammar School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1PL |
0.78 miles |
|
Skipton Girls' High School
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
0.91 miles |
|
The Skipton Academy
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UQ |
1.18 miles |
|
Craven College
Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1US |
1.28 miles |
|
South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
3.9 miles |