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Greatwood Community Primary School

Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ

Good

Inspected 12 October 2023

Good
Ofsted
77%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
201
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Greatwood Community Primary School

Greatwood Community Primary School is an academy converter in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 201 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
North Yorkshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
201 / 243 (83%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.7%
Free school meals
8.7%
EAL
4.0%
SEN support
12.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24
24.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
7.15
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24
£49,838
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 38% on leadership pay
↑ +£320 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,739
Spend per pupil
£7,291
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ
Phone
01756793609
Headteacher
Mark Whittaker

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Greatwood Community Primary School?
Greatwood Community Primary School is an academy converter in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Greatwood Community Primary School have?
Greatwood Community Primary School has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Greatwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greatwood Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2023).
How does Greatwood Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
77% of pupils at Greatwood Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Greatwood Community Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Greatwood Community Primary School is part of NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Greatwood Community Primary School?
Greatwood Community Primary School is located at Pinhaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2SJ.

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