How many Catholic schools are there in North Yorkshire?

There are 33 schools with a Catholic religious character in North Yorkshire listed on FindGreatSchools, spanning primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Who can apply to a Catholic school in North Yorkshire?

Anyone can apply. State-funded faith schools must admit all applicants when they have places available; when oversubscribed, their published admissions criteria may give priority to families of the faith. Independent faith schools set their own admissions policies, so check each school's website for details.

Who inspects Catholic schools?

State-funded Catholic schools receive standard Ofsted inspections, plus a separate inspection of their religious character and religious education under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. Independent Catholic schools are inspected by Ofsted or, for association schools, the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The best Catholic schools in North Yorkshire

Compare 33 Catholic schools in North Yorkshire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, results and our composite score. Every school with a Catholic religious character is listed: primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Top of the list: St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy.

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St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

Ofsted: Outstanding

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Location: Richmond, DL10 7DA

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Ofsted: Strong

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Location: Malton, YO17 7DB

The best Catholic schools in North Yorkshire

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

All Saints Catholic School York

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Academy

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

St Clare's RC Primary School

Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

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