- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 121
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.1
Schools in DL8
A postcode district in North Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: DL8 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2313 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DL8
13 in DL8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 32 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 316
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bedale, DL8 2HX · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
21 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Top Secondary Schools in DL8
4 in DL8, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
83 first choices, 89 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 555
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
77 first choices, 83 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 407
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Nurseries in DL8
8 in DL8, highest Ofsted grade first
Aiskew Under Fives Preschool
Bedale, DL8 1AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Beginnings
Bedale, DL8 2DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dalesplay
Hawes, DL8 3RQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DL8
1 in DL8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mowbray Academy
Bedale, DL8 2SD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 316
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
Private Schools in DL8
1 in DL8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Aysgarth School
Bedale, DL8 1TF · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good17
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DL8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL8 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DL8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DL8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL8?
DL8 has 23 schools, including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DL8?
The highest-ranked schools in DL8 on Eduscope are Crakehall Church of England Primary School, Bedale Church of England Primary School, Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in DL8?
There is 1 independent school in DL8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DL8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in DL8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.