The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 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
- 51
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Hirst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Lane, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Middleham Church of England Aided School's Ofsted rating?
Middleham Church of England Aided School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Middleham Church of England Aided School?
Middleham Church of England Aided School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middleham Church of England Aided School take?
Middleham Church of England Aided School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middleham Church of England Aided School?
Middleham Church of England Aided School is in Leyburn, DL8 4QX, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middleham Church of England Aided School have a sixth form?
No, Middleham Church of England Aided School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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