Greatwood Community Primary School
83%
Capacity
201
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Greatwood Community Primary School
Greatwood Community Primary School sits well above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a North Yorkshire average of 60%. That 16-point gap is significant and places the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure. It also ranks 33rd out of 223 primary schools in the county, comfortably inside the top tier. The school’s maths and reading average scores of 107 and 108 respectively are both above the national benchmark of 100, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading (48%) is notably strong. This is a school that consistently outperforms its local peers, and the data suggests academic standards are a genuine strength.
Ofsted visited in October 2023 and rated the school Good across all five categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Good. This represents a change from the school’s previous inspection in 2009, when it was judged Outstanding overall. While the headline rating has stepped down, the inspection report notes that standards remain solid, and the school continues to serve its 201 pupils well. Around 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average, yet the school’s outcomes hold up well against that context. The Progress 8 measure is not available for this school, but the KS2 attainment data alone tells a positive story.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, music rooms, art studios and a sports hall, plus a chapel on site. Clubs include coding, chess, eco club and gardening, and sports provision covers athletics, swimming, cricket and netball among others. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 it received 44 applications for 21 places, with 18 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.1, so families should apply early. With nursery provision on site, it suits families looking for a strong academic primary with good facilities and a clear local reputation.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ |
| Headteacher | Mark Whittaker |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 243 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2418th of 13,686
Nationally
230th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
33rd of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
76%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.1%
- White (other)7.0%
- Asian3.5%
- Mixed2.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Pinhaw Road, Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ
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