Bedale Church of England Primary School
73%
Capacity
308
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bedale Church of England Primary School
Bedale Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 308 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bedale Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Turnbull, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1444th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Bedale Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 44 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bedale Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Bedale Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Firby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Turnbull |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 308 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.2% |
| School Capacity | 308 / 420 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1444th of 13,686
Nationally
139th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
26th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Firby Road, Bedale
North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT
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