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Bedale Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL8 2ATPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1444 of 13,686 nationally

About Bedale Church of England Primary School

Bedale Church of England Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.52. Of those 67 applications, 43 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 43 of those families. That level of demand suggests parents who get their first choice are very keen on what the school offers. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the fact that it is oversubscribed and that almost all first-preference applicants received an offer points to a strong local reputation. Headteacher Elizabeth Turnbull leads a school that, in its most recent ungraded inspection in November 2023, was confirmed to have maintained its Good rating, with the early years provision judged Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFirby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT
HeadteacherElizabeth Turnbull
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity308 / 420 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersDanceCross CountryAthleticsNetballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubGardeningArt ClubChessChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedale Church of England Primary School

Bedale Church of England 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.