What is the best primary school in North Yorkshire?

On our composite score, Newcomen Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in North Yorkshire, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in North Yorkshire?

There are 360 primary schools in North Yorkshire with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in North Yorkshire ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in North Yorkshire?

Applications for Reception places in North Yorkshire starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in North Yorkshire

Compare 360 top-rated primary schools in North Yorkshire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Newcomen Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Newcomen Primary School vs Outwood Primary Academy Alne

The best primary schools in North Yorkshire

Results

Newcomen Primary School

Outwood Primary Academy Alne

Lord Deramore's Primary School

Badger Hill Academy

Glaisdale Primary School

Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School

Chandlers Ridge Academy

Topcliffe CofE Academy

Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School

Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School

Knavesmire Primary School

Sinnington Community Primary School

Huby Church of England Primary School

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Thornton Dale CofE Primary School

Captain Cook Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Thornton in Craven Community Primary School

Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Alanbrooke Academy

Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Melbourne Primary School

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