Western Primary School

About Western Primary School

Western Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 494 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Johanna Slack, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7194th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 102nd out of 223 in North Yorkshire.

Western Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 196 applications for 59 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Western Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Western 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.

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