Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
69%
Capacity
36
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 36 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie McLean, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% 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 9th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 7 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Eppleby Forcett 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Eppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY |
| Headteacher | Debbie McLean |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 36 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 36 / 52 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
9th of 13,686
Nationally
1st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
1st of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eppleby, Richmond
North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY
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