North Stainley CofE Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class

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North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT

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OfstedRequires improvementInspected 29 November 2022, before conversion
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%England 62% · 2024/25
Pupils19Room for 56 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 61 in 2019, 52 in 2021, 48 in 2022, 43 in 2023, 47 in 2024, 41 in 2025, 19 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.02 for 2 places, September 2026
Joint 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 52% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 29 November 2022. 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.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Early yearsGood
SafeguardingEffective

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Results

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

7 pupils in this year group.

Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.

0% — 60 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 62 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 0% 60% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 0% 8% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 43% 75% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 43% 72% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 14% 72% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 99 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 94 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2023/24: 33%This school 2024/25: 0% This school England 62% 2022/23 – 2023/24 33% 2024/25 0%

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 offered2
Families who put it first2
Of those, offered a place2 (100%)
Families who listed it at all8

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.

Admissions dates and schools in North Yorkshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
4.9% 19.7%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
4.9% 2.9%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
24.4% 14.0%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 7.4%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
7th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.2% 4.8%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
7th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
7.9% 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
12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
7.0 19.6 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon.
Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
3.7 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 North Stainley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

North Stainley CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2022.

How did North Stainley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 62 points below the England average of 62%.

Is North Stainley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 2 families put North Stainley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 2 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 2 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.