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Applegarth Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL7 8QFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#5,083
of 13,686 nationally

About Applegarth Primary School

Applegarth Primary School in North Yorkshire is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 253 children against a capacity of 270, meaning it is very close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total spaces. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.8 per cent, which is notably above the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many local peers. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 82 applications for 28 places, with exactly 28 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93 applicants per place. This level of competition indicates that while the school is popular, it is not among the most oversubscribed in the area, and families who apply early and live nearby stand a reasonable chance of securing a spot. The school is led by headteacher Kate Maxwell and has no religious character, so admissions are purely based on standard local authority criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUpwell Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8QF
HeadteacherKate Maxwell
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils253
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity253 / 270 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersSwimmingTennisNetballAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Applegarth 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.