Leyburn Primary School
Wensleydale Avenue, Leyburn, DL8 5SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leyburn Primary School is a primary school in Leyburn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 90th of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2022, report published 15 January 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 1 November 2022
Pupils thrive during their time at Leyburn Primary School. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Clear behaviour routines are in place across the school. Pupils are very enthusiastic about the behaviour system, and they are keen to impress their teachers. Although there are some minor disagreements over football, pupils report that bullying rarely happens. Pupils are confident that if they have any concerns, they will be dealt with promptly. Pupils feel safe in school. Staff value the views of pupils. They ask for their opinions and act on them, for example by bringing in different breaktime and lunchtime activities. Pupils have significant leadership roles, for example organising an outdoor play and learning programme (OPAL). Leaders ensure that staff care for pupils well. Pupils with emotional needs have access to therapeutic support from trained staff within school. This helps pupils increase their confidence and talk through any anxieties they may have. The staff in the early years foundation stage create a welcoming environment. Routines are well established, and children know the structure of the day. Children independently access a wide variety of learning activities. They happily collect and share resources with others.
What the school should improve
- In foundation subjects, curriculum guidance identifies what should be taught and when. However, there are long periods before pupils revisit some aspects of the curriculum. This means that some pupils find it difficult to connect learning and remember what they have already been taught. Leaders should ensure that there are further opportunities for recapping previous learning.
- The curriculum does not cover cultural diversity in enough depth. This means pupils do not have rich opportunities to develop an understanding of the multicultural nature of modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that there are more opportunities in the curriculum and the places visited to promote cultural diversity.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Leyburn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Carnagill Community Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 26% met the expected standard |
| Wavell Community Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE COLLABORATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Beveridge
- Phone
- 01969623187
- Address
- Wensleydale Avenue, Leyburn, DL8 5SD
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144159
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.