Is The Boyle and Petyt Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 155th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Boyle and Petyt Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at The Boyle and Petyt Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Boyle and Petyt Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 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).

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The Boyle and Petyt Primary School

Beamsley, Skipton, BD23 6HE

Local ranking155th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 83
Boys: 39 (49%)
Girls: 40 (51%)
Capacity: 98 (81% full)
SEND: 8.4%
FSM Eligible: 2.7%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 7.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,373/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 1.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.6%
White Other: 3.6%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 1.2%

91.6%

White British

3.6%

White Other

3.6%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01756710378

admin@boyle-petyt.n-yorks.sch.uk

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Beamsley

Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121621
UKPRN: 10078106
Establishment No.: 3351

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