The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Crouch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wavell Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarnagill Community Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Risedale School
Secondary · 973m away
Hipswell Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cambrai Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Colburn Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wavell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wavell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wavell Community Primary School?
Wavell Community Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wavell Community Primary School take?
Wavell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wavell Community Primary School?
Wavell Community Primary School is in Catterick Garrison, DL9 3BJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wavell Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wavell Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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