Applegarth Primary School
Upwell Road, Northallerton, DL7 8QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Applegarth Primary School is a primary school in Northallerton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 9th of 10 primary schools in Northallerton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 16 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Applegarth Primary School is the hub of the local community. Pupils are safe and happy. They are proud of their school. There are high expectations for behaviour and learning. Staff model the behaviour that they expect of pupils. Pupils behave well. They are respectful and kind. Bullying is very rare. Pupils feel confident about reporting concerns. Teachers address any falling out effectively. The school's curriculum is generally well considered. Most pupils remember what they study. Skilled staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has its own on-site outdoor learning area. This resource is used well. For example, children in the early years have weekly opportunities to learn and explore in the forest school setting. Sessions in this area reinforce what children learn in the classroom. Children also develop social skills when they work together to solve problems.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some strands of the curriculum are not fully developed. Pupils' knowledge of these aspects is less secure. The school should continue to develop the curriculum so that there is consistency within and across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Applegarth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Broomfield School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Romanby Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Alverton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Maxwell
- Phone
- 01609773521
- Address
- Upwell Road, Northallerton, DL7 8QF
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121308
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.