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Askwith Primary School

North Yorkshire, LS21 2HXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#349 of 13,686 nationally

About Askwith Primary School

If you’re a parent weighing up Askwith Primary School, the numbers suggest a school that families are keen to get into. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 31 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning it’s competitive but not impossible for those who put it top of their list. While the Department for Education doesn’t publish a parent-view survey for this school, the high demand is a strong signal in itself. The school is small, with 103 pupils against a capacity of 105, and just 9.8 per cent of children eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average. Headteacher Elaine Nayler leads a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2022, with every category except early years provision judged Outstanding — early years was rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAskwith, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HX
HeadteacherElaine Nayler
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils103
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity103 / 105 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallSensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballSwimmingGymnasticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm ClubArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Askwith Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.