Crakehall Church of England Primary School
The Green, Crakehall, Bedale, DL8 1HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crakehall Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bedale for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 98th of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2019, report published 24 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Staff and pupils at Crakehall Primary School successfully exemplify their school's vision of 'growing together'. Pupils are well cared for by kind and nurturing adults who make them feel valued and successful. As a result, they flourish academically and personally. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeed well across the curriculum. Children in the early years are well prepared for key stage 1. Pupils develop a thorough understanding across a range of subjects. Pupils' behaviour is very good. During lessons, they are engaged in their learning. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. Older pupils act as buddies to younger pupils ensuring they feel welcomed and settled at school. The school provides a varied range of opportunities beyond the taught curriculum, such as dodgeball, music lessons and science club. These contribute to pupils being prepared for the next stage of their education. Staff ensure that many pupils participate in these experiences. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to be active leaders in the school community, such as becoming a subject ambassador and being on the school or eco- council.
What the school should improve
- There is some variation in how well pupils deepen their learning when working on their own. When this happens, pupils do not learn as deeply as they should. The school should work with staff to make sure pupils are better prepared to make the most of their learning when working on their own or without direct teacher support.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
121 pupils on roll, with places for 106
Schools near Crakehall Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Snape Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mike White
- Phone
- 01677422515
- Address
- The Green, Crakehall, Bedale, DL8 1HP
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121483
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.