Linton-on-Ouse Primary School

About Linton-on-Ouse Primary School

Linton-on-Ouse Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, following an inspection in 2025 that noted the school had improved significantly since its previous graded inspection. The most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard: just 38% of pupils reached this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year, compared with a local authority average of 60% for North Yorkshire. This places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 210th out of 223 in the local authority. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Every single pupil met the expected standard in writing, and 63% did so in reading, with 38% reaching the higher standard in reading and writing alike. Maths was the weaker area, with only 38% meeting expectations and an average scaled score of 97. The school's small size — just 58 pupils on roll — means these percentages can shift dramatically from one cohort to the next.

The school's Ofsted report from 2019, when it was last graded, awarded Good across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The early years provision was also rated Good. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: in the most recent Parent View survey, 100% of the 25 respondents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and does well. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and over, and offers a range of clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Drama and Eco Club. Sports on offer include football, netball, athletics, gymnastics, rounders, cross country and tennis. Facilities include a sensory room, playing fields, a sports hall, music rooms, a forest school area and an outdoor playground.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 12 applications for 8 places, with all 8 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.5, suggesting steady local demand despite the small intake. The school has a range of SEND provisions, including support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social and emotional mental health needs. With a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 5.7%, the school serves a relatively advantaged catchment. Linton-on-Ouse is a small village primary that will particularly suit families who value a close-knit, community feel and strong pastoral care, as reflected in the parent view data. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Outwood Primary Academy Alne, 4.7 km away, which may be worth considering for families prioritising higher KS2 outcomes.

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