St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
102%
Capacity
285
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 285 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Collins, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4345th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 23 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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 St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ainsty Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP |
| Headteacher | Jill Collins |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 285 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 285 / 280 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4345th of 13,686
Nationally
432nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
57th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ainsty Road, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG1 4AP
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