Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School, Harrogate

In its own words: "Richard Taylor school was first founded in 1785 by the brothers Francis and Richard Taylor. Originally named Bilton Endowed School it moved to it’s current site in 1973 and was renamed Richard Taylor School. We are a thriving learning community where children learn Respect, Trust and Service in a safe and loving environment."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, swimming, judo, choir, guitar, chess and gardening.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 76% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 92 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School are Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 81% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths); Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 62% maths); and Coppice Valley Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 89% maths).

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, an academy trust.

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).

The nearest railway station is Harrogate Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Richard Taylor Sch (ne-bound), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 164 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School are Harrogate High School (0.9 miles), St Aidan's Church of England High School (1.6 miles), St Aidans and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form (1.8 miles) and St John Fisher Catholic Academy (1.9 miles).