Goathland Primary School

About Goathland Primary School

Goathland Primary School is a tiny state primary in North Yorkshire, and its headline metrics tell an interesting story when set against the local authority average. The school has just 23 pupils and a capacity of 49, making it one of the smallest primaries in the area. While the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 60, Goathland’s own KS2 data is not provided in the available information, so a direct comparison on that front isn’t possible. However, the school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in its most recent graded inspection in 2013 and upheld by an ungraded inspection in 2024, places it in the majority of North Yorkshire primaries — only 16 out of 292 schools in the LA are rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding school, St Hedda’s Catholic Primary, is 4.6 km away, so Goathland is a solid local option for families who want a Good-rated school without travelling far.

Academically, Goathland Primary’s outcomes are harder to pin down because no specific exam results, Progress 8 scores, or SATs data are included in the available records. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection from 2013 rated both leadership and management and overall effectiveness as Good, with early years provision at a 2 (also Good). The 2024 ungraded inspection concluded that the school remains Good, though with some concerns noted — the report is labelled “School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next,” which suggests areas for improvement were identified. Without KS2 or Progress 8 figures, parents will need to look to the full Ofsted report for academic detail. What is clear is that the school has held a Good rating across both its inspections, and the headteacher, Andrew Wood, leads a very small cohort where individual attention is likely high.

For practical context, Goathland Primary offers a surprising range of facilities for its size, including a Forest School, library, ICT suite, sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, sensory room, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, tennis, cricket, and dance, while clubs cover film, coding, and book club. The school has nursery provision for children from age 3. Admissions data for 2025/26 shows it is oversubscribed: there was one place available, with two total applications and one first-preference offer, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. This suggests strong local demand despite the small size. With 13.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is broadly representative of the area. This school will suit families who value a close-knit, rural primary with good facilities and a Good Ofsted rating, but who are prepared for the limited places and potential waiting lists.

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