Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School
119%
Capacity
83
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School
Dacre Braithwaite 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 83 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Dobbs, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7911th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 116th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 12 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Dacre Braithwaite 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 | Braithwaite, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4AN |
| Headteacher | Jo Dobbs |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 70 (119% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7911th of 13,686
Nationally
835th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
116th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
60%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed12
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Braithwaite, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG3 4AN
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