East Cowton Church of England Primary School
54%
Capacity
30
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About East Cowton Church of England Primary School
East Cowton 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 30 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.
Ofsted has rated East Cowton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirstie Petch, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
East Cowton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 5 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Cowton Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, East Cowton 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 | Golden Acres, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0BD |
| Headteacher | Kirstie Petch |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 30 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 30 / 56 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Golden Acres, Northallerton
North Yorkshire, DL7 0BD
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