Is Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 168th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Richard Taylor Church of England 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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Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT

Local ranking168th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

278

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 277
Boys: 134 (48%)
Girls: 144 (52%)
Capacity: 278 (100% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 9.0%
EAL: 4.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,877/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.2%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%

89.8%

White British

2.2%

Mixed White & Black African

2.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01423563078

admin@richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk

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Bilton Lane

Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 141722
UKPRN: 10048933
Establishment No.: 3368
Trust: YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST

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