Norton Community Primary School
90%
Capacity
569
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Norton Community Primary School
Norton Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 569 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Norton Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liz Parker, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8490th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 129th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Norton Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 55 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Norton Community Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Norton Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9BG |
| Headteacher | Liz Parker |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 569 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 569 / 630 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8490th of 13,686
Nationally
898th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
129th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
67
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grove Street, Malton
North Yorkshire, YO17 9BG
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