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Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL11 7AYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#9 of 13,686 nationally

About Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School

Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in North Yorkshire that clearly commands strong local confidence. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 18 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.57 — meaning nearly three families applied for every available spot. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered places, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it first stand a solid chance. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, and with just 36 pupils on roll against a capacity of 52, there is some room to grow. The headteacher is Debbie McLean, and the school’s Church of England character is reflected in its on-site chapel. The most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated the school Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding — a strong signal for parents concerned about the day-to-day atmosphere their child would experience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY
HeadteacherDebbie McLean
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils36
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity36 / 52 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersTennisAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Autism

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Source: efmt.dalesmat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School

Eppleby Forcett 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.