Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School
27%
Capacity
14
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School
Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School is a small state primary in North Yorkshire, currently operating well below its capacity. With just 14 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 52, it is one of the smallest primaries in the local authority. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.3%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools. Despite its size, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving two applications for a single available place, with one first-preference offer made. This suggests a strong local demand that outstrips the very limited number of places. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, including nursery provision. Nichola Oxtoby is the headteacher.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in February 2024, the school retained its Good rating across all assessed categories. The quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were each judged to be Good. This represents a consistent performance compared with its previous inspection in 2014, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. The school does not have a published Progress 8 score or KS2 SATs results in the available data, so direct academic comparison with the local authority average of 60 for key stage 2 is not possible. However, the Ofsted report notes that pupils behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning. The school’s small size means that individual pupil progress can be closely monitored, and the Good rating across the board suggests a solid standard of education.
The school offers a range of facilities including an art studio, ICT suite, music rooms, library, sports hall, and playing fields, alongside an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision includes football, cricket, dance, swimming, athletics, and rounders, while extracurricular clubs cover coding, science, chess, and gardening. The school has identified one type of special educational need provision, listed as 'Other Difficulty/Disability', though the specific support offered is not detailed. With only 14 pupils, this is a school that will suit families seeking a very small, close-knit setting where children are likely to receive significant individual attention. The oversubscription for the coming year indicates that places are highly sought after, so early application is advisable. The nursery provision is an added benefit for families with younger children.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8SA |
| Headteacher | Nichola Oxtoby |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 14 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 14 / 52 (27% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
2
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: rosedaleabbey.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British92.9%
- Mixed7.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Rosedale Abbey, Pickering
North Yorkshire, YO18 8SA
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