The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Ellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Goldsborough, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8NJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Goldsborough Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goldsborough Church of England Primary School?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goldsborough Church of England Primary School take?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goldsborough Church of England Primary School?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School is in Knaresborough, HG5 8NJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goldsborough Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goldsborough Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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