SchoolScoresSt Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Mowbray Terrace, West Tanfield, Ripon, HG4 5JN
01677 470329 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2019.
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 11 April 2024: 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
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. 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 Ripon. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ripon. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 93% | 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. 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
3 pupils in this year group.
Only 3 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.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 57% | Not published |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 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 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ripon. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 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
- North Stainley CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Masham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grewelthorpe CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield 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 St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield?
95% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put St Nicholas CofE Primary School, West Tanfield as their first choice for 9 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 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 121524.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.