SchoolScoresMasham CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
Masham, 1 Millgate, Ripon, HG4 4EG
01765 689200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 30 January 2024. 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.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ripon comparisons use the 10 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Ripon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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. Ripon figures pool parents at the Ripon 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
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 121613), before it changed to its current form.
44% — 16 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 44% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 44% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
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 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. 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 13 state primary schools in Ripon. 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 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 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
- Grewelthorpe CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Thornton Watlass CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Masham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Masham CofE Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2024.
How did Masham CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Masham CofE Primary School?
74% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Masham CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Masham CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put Masham CofE Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 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 151856.
- 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.