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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield

North Yorkshire, HG4 5JNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
#8,660
of 13,686 nationally

About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield, is a small village primary that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 14 applications for just 6 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 33, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. All six first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it first are likely to get in. The school has a nursery provision for children from age 3, and with a total of just 48 pupils against a capacity of 70, there is some room to grow. The headteacher is Sarah Taylor, and the school operates as a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMowbray Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5JN
HeadteacherSarah Taylor
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)4.2%
School Capacity48 / 70 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.