Saltergate Junior School
About Saltergate Junior School
Saltergate Junior School sits within the North Yorkshire local authority, a large county with 292 primary schools where just 16 currently hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating. The school itself is rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. Among its top-performing peers in the area are Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, both of which achieve the highest possible ranking score, with Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School close behind. For families seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative nearby, Western Primary School is just two kilometres away. Saltergate is a state-funded, mixed junior school for children aged seven to eleven, with no nursery or sixth form provision. It is a non-religious school, and its headteacher is Jo Hall. The school has a capacity of 240 pupils, and its most recent Ofsted inspection took place in 2022.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: saltergateschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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