The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison McHarg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Noels Court, Catterick Village, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School?
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School take?
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School?
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School is in Richmond, DL10 7LB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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