South Otterington Church of England Primary School
South Otterington, South Otterington C of E Primary School, Northallerton, DL7 9HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Otterington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northallerton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 4th of 10 primary schools in Northallerton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 9 December 2024
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 12 November 2024
South Otterington Church of England Primary School is welcoming and caring. Pupils feel safe and valued and enjoy their time at school. Staff set high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour. The school's vision, to 'shine like stars in the universe', inspires and motivates pupils. They take pride in their work and conduct. There is high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has introduced a well-considered curriculum. Pupils are excited by lessons and discuss their learning enthusiastically. They achieve well in most subjects. Pupils behave well. They show kindness and respect toward each other and their teachers. The school's ethos is important to both pupils and parents. Pupils value the rewards and recognition they receive in collective worship time. Pupils also enjoy choosing staff members to receive a 'shiny' award each week. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online and in the local area. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to them if they are worried. Relationships across the school are nurturing. Pupils are proud of the family-like atmosphere, where everyone feels they belong.
What the school should improve
- In mathematics, the school does not provide pupils with enough opportunities to apply their mathematical knowledge to problem-solving and reasoning activities. This limits the depth of pupils' mathematical understanding. The school should ensure that opportunities for pupils to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills are routinely provided.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not yet identified the important knowledge that they need pupils to know and remember. In these subjects, teachers do not know precisely what knowledge pupils need to be secure in to be successful in their next stage of learning. The school should ensure staff have a clear understanding of the important knowledge and skills they should prioritise for pupils to know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near South Otterington Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickhill Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Broomfield School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Romanby Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Leeming RAF Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Coates
- Phone
- 01609776273
- Address
- South Otterington, South Otterington C of E Primary School, Northallerton, DL7 9HD
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144162
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.