SchoolScoresSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Back Lane, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4DE
01439 788340 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 June 2019. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
York (North Yorkshire) comparisons use the 24 of its 37 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | York (North Yorkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 17th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 92% | 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. York (North Yorkshire) figures pool parents at the York (North Yorkshire) 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
10 pupils in this year group.
70% — 10 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 30th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). 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 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). 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 Joint 17th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
85% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 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 147274.
- 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.