Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School, Richmond
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Richmond, part of Dales Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 19 schools in Richmond with published results, and 1st of 13,912 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School are Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool (2.3 miles, 92% reading, 75% maths); Melsonby Methodist Primary School (3.2 miles, Good); High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 69% maths); and Ravensworth Church of England Primary School (4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths).
Gainford Church of England Primary School and PreschoolMelsonby Methodist Primary SchoolHigh Coniscliffe CofE Primary SchoolRavensworth Church of England Primary School
The trust
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Dales Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 1 pupils (1.5%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Eppleby Forcett 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 multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
4.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
36 pupils
52 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Richmond
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Richmond
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
1.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
68
Total Pupils
34
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,028
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,034
Per pupil
£394k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Questions parents ask about Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eppleby Forcett 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 52 places.
How big are the classes at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has around 68 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Eppleby Forcett 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 Eppleby Forcett 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is at Eppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)