Birstwith Church of England Primary School, Harrogate
Birstwith Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Harrogate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 31 schools in Harrogate with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Birstwith Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Birstwith Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Birstwith Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Birstwith Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Birstwith Church of England Primary School are Admiral Long Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 33% maths); Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 96% maths); Kettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); and Darley Primary School (2.2 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Birstwith Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Admiral Long Church of England Primary SchoolHampsthwaite Church of England Primary SchoolKettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary SchoolDarley Primary School
Who goes there
8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Birstwith Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Birstwith Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Birstwith Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
21.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Birstwith Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
69 pupils
84 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
23
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
12.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,439
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,641
Per pupil
£500k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
1.8%
Persistent absence
57
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Birstwith Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Birstwith Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Birstwith Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birstwith Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Birstwith Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Birstwith Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Birstwith Church of England Primary School average 20.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Birstwith Church of England Primary School has around 61 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Birstwith Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 1.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Birstwith Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Birstwith Church of England Primary School?
Birstwith Church of England Primary School is at Wreaks Road, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)