The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 48
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 4.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Taylor (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mowbray Terrace, West Tanfield, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5JN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield currently has 48 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield take?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield is in Ripon, HG4 5JN, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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