Best Primary Schools in North Yorkshire
337 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In North Yorkshire, 337 primary schools educate 49,722 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.11, slightly higher than the national average.
- Ofsted inspections in North Yorkshire show 92.9% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 9 Outstanding and 212 Good ratings out of 238 inspected schools.
- North Yorkshire primary schools have 59.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 18.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 7.2% having English as an additional language.
- Primary schools in North Yorkshire have a persistent absence rate of 13.0%, with spending per pupil at £7,705 and 14.4% of pupils having special educational needs.
AC
Ashville College
Harrogate, HG2 9JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils781
P/T Ratio–
AS
Aysgarth School
Bedale, DL8 1TF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils219
P/T Ratio–
BG
Belmont Grosvenor School
Harrogate, HG3 2JG
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils142
P/T Ratio–
Fyling Hall School
Whitby, YO22 4QD
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils174
P/T Ratio–
GS
Giggleswick School
Settle, BD24 0DE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils398
P/T Ratio–
Harrogate Ladies' College
Harrogate, HG1 2QG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils486
P/T Ratio–
IC
International Christian Language School for Functional English
Whitby, YO21 1JU
Primary · Ages 16–99
Queen Ethelburga's College
York, YO26 9SS
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils482
P/T Ratio–
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
York, YO26 9SS
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–15
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils828
P/T Ratio–
Queen Mary's School
Thirsk, YO7 3BZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils207
P/T Ratio–
Scarborough College
Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils572
P/T Ratio–
Terrington Hall School
York, YO60 6PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils191
P/T Ratio–
Westville House School
Ilkley, LS29 0DQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils82
P/T Ratio–
Lealholm Primary School
Whitby, YO21 2AG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.6%
Pupils36
P/T Ratio12.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 337 primary schools in North Yorkshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,705 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.