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Birstwith Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#422 of 13,686 nationally

About Birstwith Church of England Primary School

Birstwith Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in North Yorkshire, and it punches well above its weight academically. Among 223 primary schools in the local authority, it ranks 9th, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Its closest peers at the very top of the LA rankings are Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, with Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School close behind at 95. Headteacher Rebecca Lyman leads a school of just 68 pupils, well under its capacity of 87, giving it an intimate feel. The school has a Church of England character and a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent graded inspections. With only 4.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is notably less disadvantaged than many schools nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWreaks Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ
HeadteacherRebecca Lyman
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity68 / 87 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisSwimmingNetballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubScience ClubGardeningChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: birstwith.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birstwith Church of England Primary School

Birstwith 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.