The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 48.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Yousef Abdo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Colburn Lane, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHipswell Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Risedale School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Cambrai Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Wavell Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Colburn Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colburn Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colburn Community Primary School?
Colburn Community Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colburn Community Primary School take?
Colburn Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colburn Community Primary School?
Colburn Community Primary School is in Catterick Garrison, DL9 4LS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colburn Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colburn 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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