Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hebden Road, Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Skipton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 9th of 13 primary schools in Skipton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2013, report published 13 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 November 2022
Pupils are happy and proud to attend this small, friendly school. They feel safe and nurtured. If they have any concerns, they know who they can speak to. They say that bullying does not happen, but if it did, that staff would 'quickly sort it out'. Pupils at Grassington are exceptionally well behaved and respectful. The school value, 'be the light', shines through everything pupils do. Pupils show high levels of empathy and respect. They are kind and considerate. Older pupils support younger pupils to take turns and listen to one another. They are proud to have this role. They take pleasure and participate in their lessons. The school council contributes to the life of the school. Its members actively find different ways to seek the views of pupils; for example, they have designed a new suggestion box. School councillors have taken on board pupils' views and work with leaders to make changes. This includes renaming the houses to reflect the local context, such as after a local bookstore.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not planned the exact support pupils with SEND need to be successful in the wider curriculum areas. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not consistently receive the right help at the right time in subjects other than English and mathematics. Leaders should ensure that they precisely identify and implement what pupils need to be successful in these subjects.
- Leaders have not planned the precise knowledge that they want children to be able to know in the early years. As a result, children do not progress as well as they should in the areas of learning other than literacy and mathematics. Leaders need to identify what they want children to know and remember. They should support staff in planning the areas of provision to reflect the intended curriculum so that children are well prepared for Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
56 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wharfedale Montessori School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Kettlewell Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Greenwood and Miss Wendy Thompson
- Phone
- 01756752365
- Address
- Hebden Road, Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5LB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121563
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.