The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Miss Victoria Kirkman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
December 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Row, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beckwithshaw Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckwithshaw Community Primary School take?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is in Harrogate, HG3 1QW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckwithshaw Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beckwithshaw Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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