Sharow Church of England Primary School
Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon, HG4 5BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sharow Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ripon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 8th of 11 primary schools in Ripon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 23 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 13 May 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They know they are safe and cared for. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. They are 'ready, respectful and safe.' Pupils engage well in lessons. If they do lose focus, staff quickly get them back on track. Pupils get on well together at social times. Pupils devise and lead games and activities for one another. Older pupils support younger ones to join in. The curriculum has developed strongly since the previous inspection. Pupils learn well. Children in the early years have a positive start to their education. They play and learn well together. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, and staff have a clear understanding of these pupils' needs and next steps. Pupils are prepared for life in modern Britain. For instance, they have regular opportunities to learn about the experiences of people from different cultures and backgrounds. They celebrate the contributions that diverse authors and experts have made to British life. The school makes effective use of its grounds to support pupils' development. For example, pupils learn camping and bushcraft skills in the school's woodland area. Through this, they are supported to appreciate the natural world.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the teaching of the curriculum is not well adapted to what pupils know and can do. Where this happens, pupils do not learn subject content as well as they could. The school should make sure that teaching of the curriculum is based on a clear understanding of what pupils already know and need to learn next.
- Some pupils do not have enough opportunity to practise active citizenship by contributing to the life of the school and wider community. Where this happens, pupils have little access to experiences that might develop their sense of responsibility and purpose. The school should make sure that all pupils have meaningful opportunities to recognise the impact they can have on the school and wider community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
76 pupils on roll, with places for 99
Schools near Sharow Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
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
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jacqui Palmer
- Phone
- 01765604362
- Address
- Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon, HG4 5BJ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121588
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.