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Alverton Primary School

Alverton Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL6 1RBPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

84%

Capacity

207

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Alverton Primary School

Alverton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 246 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Alverton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lee Matravers, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 201st out of 223 in North Yorkshire.

Alverton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 14 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Alverton Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Alverton 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMount Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1RB
HeadteacherLee Matravers
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)53.6%
School Capacity207 / 246 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12334th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

1347th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 89%

201st of 223

In North Yorkshire

Top 90%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:67%
Higher:11%
Writing
Expected:59%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 98
Expected:48%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -11%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

41%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

31

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

14 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alverton Primary School

Alverton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01609773524www.alverton.n-yorks.sch.uk

Mount Road, Northallerton

North Yorkshire, DL6 1RB

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Mount Road, Northallerton

North Yorkshire, DL6 1RB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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