Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School has closed (Sunday 12 April 2026).
It merged with another school.
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School, Northallerton
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northallerton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. It was 43% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School in detail
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School are Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Leeming RAF Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 65% maths); Bedale Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 84% maths); and Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths).
Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary SchoolLeeming RAF Community Primary SchoolBedale Church of England Primary SchoolBurneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 58% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (58%).
Who goes there
4% 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, 7 pupils (28%) received SEN support and 1 (4%) 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
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Leeming Bar (Wensleydale Railway), about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leeming Village (ne-bound), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school creates a genuinely happy and supportive environment where children of different ages learn together and care for one another. The teaching is ambitious and carefully planned, with staff using proven strategies to help children remember what they've learned. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy wonderful experiences like residential trips, leadership opportunities and lots of clubs to join.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum from Reception to Year 6 that builds knowledge and skills effectively
- Rich range of educational activities including residential visits and extensive extra-curricular clubs
- Strong behavior expectations and relationships, with older pupils acting as excellent role models for younger children
- Effective preparation for life in modern Britain, with pupils confident discussing diversity, equality and world issues
- Use of strategies like quizzes and questions to help pupils remember important knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Errors in pupils' writing, particularly phonics-related spelling mistakes, are not always addressed quickly enough, causing pupils to repeat errors
- Need for better support for pupils at early stages of learning to write when applying their phonics knowledge to spelling
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Baking club, craft club, sport clubs, play leaders, reading ambassadors, Federation Friday shared learning with other schools, residential outdoor adventure trips, city visits
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils describe the school as a happy and safe place where they learn, play and support each other well across mixed-age classes.
At a Glance
4.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
12.5
Avg class size
14.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Bus Stops
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Your chances of a place at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
24 pupils
56 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northallerton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northallerton
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
32.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
25
Total Pupils
12
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
8.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,766
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,507
Per pupil
£289k
Total funding
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
20
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School
What is Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Leeming and Londonderry Community 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 Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 43% of its 56 places.
How big are the classes at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
Classes at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School average 12.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School has around 25 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Leeming and Londonderry Community 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.
Where is Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School?
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School is at Roman Road, Leeming, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9SG.