SchoolScoresGreat Smeaton Academy Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Great Smeaton, Northallerton, DL6 2EQ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 December 2015.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Northallerton comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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.
| Statement | This school | Northallerton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northallerton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northallerton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northallerton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northallerton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northallerton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). 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. Northallerton figures pool parents at the Northallerton 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils 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.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 1 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 1 |
| Of those, offered a place | 1 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 4 |
First-choice applications per place: 2025: 2.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 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) 4th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Northallerton. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Northallerton. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 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 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 7.5 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Northallerton. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.1 | 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
- East Cowton CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Appleton Wiske Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Smeaton Academy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 December 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Great Smeaton Academy 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.
Would parents recommend Great Smeaton Academy Primary School?
100% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Great Smeaton Academy Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Great Smeaton Academy Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 1 families put Great Smeaton Academy Primary School as their first choice for 1 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 1 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 137348.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.