Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
76%
Capacity
80
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 80 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Peart, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8514th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 130th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 9 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9QR |
| Headteacher | Rachel Peart |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 80 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 80 / 105 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8514th of 13,686
Nationally
902nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
130th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Lane, Northallerton
North Yorkshire, DL7 9QR
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