Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Knaresborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 3rd of 7 primary schools in Knaresborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 21 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School is welcoming and caring. Pupils say they feel safe. They enjoy learning, making friends and exploring diverse activities like cookery club, drum workshops and football practice. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Respect is at the very heart of this school and individuality is celebrated. Pupils say that bullying is rare, and they know that staff will deal with it quickly if it does happen. Pupils say that one of the best things about their school is how kind staff are. Leaders at all levels are passionate about their school and have high expectations. Their goal is for students to flourish in all areas. This includes academically, spiritually and by becoming active in the local community. Leaders ensure pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum. Behaviour in lessons is good. Pupils try hard and listen well. The school places very high value on pupils' personal development. Wider opportunities for pupils include regular visits such as Knaresborough Castle and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Pupils understand how to stay safe online and in the wider world. They know how to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.
What the school should improve
- Behaviour during unstructured times does not always meet the same high standard as inside the classroom. Staff members' expectations of behaviour at these times are inconsistent. As a result, a small number of older pupils demonstrate behaviour that falls below that expected by leaders. The school should ensure consistent expectations of behaviour throughout the school day.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
289 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Meadowside Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Aspin Park Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Hope
- Phone
- 01423863265
- Address
- Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 147097
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.