Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
74%
Capacity
177
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison McHarg, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7216th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 103rd out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 12 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Michael Syddall Church of England Aided 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Noels Court, Catterick Village, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7LB |
| Headteacher | Alison McHarg |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 240 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7216th of 13,686
Nationally
758th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
103rd of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
62%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 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.
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Contact Information
Noels Court, Catterick Village, Richmond
North Yorkshire, DL10 7LB
Noels Court, Catterick Village, Richmond
North Yorkshire, DL10 7LB
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