Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England

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Braithwaite, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4AN

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OfstedGoodInspected 21 November 2023
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%England 62% · 2024/25
Pupils77Room for 70 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 72 in 2019, 69 in 2021, 72 in 2022, 80 in 2023, 84 in 2024, 83 in 2025, 77 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.717 for 10 places, September 2026
1st highest of 34 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 99% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Early yearsRequires improvement
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.

Harrogate comparisons use the 21 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.

StatementThis schoolHarrogateEngland
My child is happy at this school
Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
100% 96% 88%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
100% 96% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
Joint 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 92% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied
Joint 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
40% 59% 49%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern
Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
85% 88% 75%
I would recommend this school to another parent
Joint 12th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrogate.
Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
96%said yes 94% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Harrogate figures pool parents at the Harrogate schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

8 pupils in this year group.

Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.

50% — 10 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 12 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 50% 60% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 13% 8% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 75% 75% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 75% 72% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 75% 72% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 105 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 105 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 62%This school 2023/24: 60%This school 2024/25: 50% This school England 62% 2022/23 62% 2023/24 60% 2024/25 50%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered10
Families who put it first17
Of those, offered a place10 (59%)
Families who listed it at all32

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.7

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in North Yorkshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
29th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
6.0% 19.7%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
Joint 32nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 2.9%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
26th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
10.8% 14.0%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
Joint 28th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 7.4%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
19th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.1% 4.8%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
12th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
5.6% 10.4%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0 2.4 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 1.0% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.03% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
20th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
21.6 19.6 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
9th highest of 36 state primary schools in Harrogate.
Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
12.7 10.6 10.6

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.

How did Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.

Would parents recommend Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School?

96% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Dacre Braithwaite CofE Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 10 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.