Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School
About Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School, a small state primary in North Yorkshire, was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2012. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This figure sits well below the North Yorkshire local authority average of 60%, placing the school 190th out of 292 primary schools in the area. On individual subjects, reading was a relative strength, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 45% achieving a higher score. Maths and writing were weaker, with 64% and 55% meeting expectations respectively. The school’s average reading score of 107 was notably higher than its maths average of 103, suggesting a particular focus on literacy.
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19 Apr 2023Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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