Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burnsall, Skipton, BD23 6BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Skipton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 5th of 13 primary schools in Skipton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2013, report published 10 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils happily come to school, secure in the knowledge that they will enjoy their day and that friendly staff will look after them. Pupils and staff value the sense of family that there is in school. Parents agree and value the support the school gives them and their child. As a result of the curriculum offered and the wider opportunities, pupils thrive and are ready for their next steps. Pupils know and understand the core Christian values of 'love, kindness, forgiveness, thankfulness and trust'. These values thread through every aspect of the school's work. They contribute to the high standards of pupils' behaviour and conduct that are consistently seen, both in lessons and at other times. Pupils help one another to meet these standards. Bullying is rare. Pupils know the importance of talking to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. They are confident that adults would act quickly to help them. Pupils benefit from the opportunity to learn and socialise with pupils from other schools within the federation each week. The school arranges other experiences such as trips, workshops, and visits from authors and illustrators. These help pupils to gain a deeper understanding of life 'beyond the drystone wall'.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, pupils do not have the opportunity to regularly revisit important knowledge. As a result, they have gaps in their learning and struggle to recall what has been taught before. The school should ensure that there is a consistent approach taken to ensuring that all pupils know and remember important knowledge over time, so that they learn well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
47 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Threshfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Wharfedale Montessori School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Embsay Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Greenwood and Wendy Thompson
- Phone
- 01756720273
- Address
- Burnsall, Skipton, BD23 6BP
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121622
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.