SchoolScoresGreatwood Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, BD23 2SJ
01756 793609 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 October 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Skipton comparisons use the 9 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 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 | Skipton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 46% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 32 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Skipton. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 87% | 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. Skipton figures pool parents at the Skipton 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
31 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Skipton. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Skipton Parish CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2019, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradleys Both Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Embsay CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cononley Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Greatwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greatwood Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 October 2023.
How did Greatwood Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Greatwood Community Primary School?
87% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Greatwood Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Greatwood Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Greatwood Community Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 148021.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.