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Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.1 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
207
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While 44% of pupils achieve the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 89% nationally, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it is a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing educational setting in North Yorkshire.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.98054, -1.98976 · BD23 6RH
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121559
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.embsay.n-yorks.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 21.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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