Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
277
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Richard Taylor Church of England 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 277 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 278 places).
Ofsted has rated Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Symonds, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5100th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 38 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Richard Taylor Church of England 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 | Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT |
| Headteacher | Andrew Symonds |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 277 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 277 / 278 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5100th of 13,686
Nationally
528th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
69th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
68%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bilton Lane, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT
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