Birstwith Church of England Primary School
78%
Capacity
68
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Birstwith Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 68 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Birstwith Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Lyman, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 422nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Birstwith Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 5 places, making it 4.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birstwith Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Birstwith 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wreaks Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Lyman |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.4% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 87 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
422nd of 13,686
Nationally
34th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
88%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
22
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wreaks Road, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ
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