Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
84%
Capacity
76
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 76 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Appleton Wiske Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Neil Clark, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7760th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 113th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 4 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appleton Wiske Community Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Appleton Wiske Community 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2AA |
| Headteacher | Neil Clark |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 90 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7760th of 13,686
Nationally
824th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
113th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, Northallerton
North Yorkshire, DL6 2AA
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