North and South Cowton Community Primary School
About North and South Cowton Community Primary School
North and South Cowton Community Primary School is a tiny state primary in North Yorkshire that, despite its size, clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving six applications for just two available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3:1. Only one of those applications was a first preference, suggesting that while the school is popular, it may not be the top choice for every family in the area. With just 13 pupils on roll against a capacity of 52, the school operates at a fraction of its potential size, which means children here benefit from exceptionally small class groups and a high level of individual attention. The school does not publish a parent view survey, so there is no formal recommendation percentage to draw on, but the oversubscription figures indicate that enough families are keen to secure a place.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (7 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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