The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Maxwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upwell Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8QF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Applegarth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Applegarth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Applegarth Primary School?
Applegarth Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Applegarth Primary School take?
Applegarth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Applegarth Primary School?
Applegarth Primary School is in Northallerton, DL7 8QF, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Applegarth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Applegarth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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