The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Whittaker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSkipton, Greatwood Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brougham Street Nursery School
Nursery · 494m away
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Brooklands School
Special school · 735m away
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 820m away
Craven Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 992m away
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Greatwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greatwood Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greatwood Community Primary School?
Greatwood Community Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greatwood Community Primary School take?
Greatwood Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Greatwood Community Primary School?
Greatwood Community Primary School is in Skipton, BD23 2SJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greatwood Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Greatwood 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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