SchoolScoresEast Cowton CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
Golden Acres, East Cowton, Northallerton, DL7 0BD
01325 378347 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 March 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
1 pupil in this year group.
Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Not published | Not published |
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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Northallerton. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Northallerton. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. 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 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. 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 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 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
- North and South Cowton Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Great Smeaton Academy Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Cowton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Cowton CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 March 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did East Cowton CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Is East Cowton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put East Cowton CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144157.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.