The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr James Foxwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Close, Romanby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 699m away
Broomfield School
Primary · 760m away
Applegarth Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Alverton Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Romanby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Romanby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Romanby Primary School?
Romanby Primary School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Romanby Primary School take?
Romanby Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Romanby Primary School?
Romanby Primary School is in Northallerton, DL7 8BL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Romanby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Romanby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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