The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
71%
+9.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Greenwood and Miss Wendy Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hebden Road, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Skipton, BD23 5LB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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