The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Hope (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnaresborough St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 586m away
King James's School
Secondary · 633m away
Meadowside Academy
Primary · 674m away
The Forest School
Academy · 677m away
Aspin Park Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Starbeck Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Springwater School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is in Knaresborough, HG5 0JN, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knaresborough St John's 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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