Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

About Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 139 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

139 / 139 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 November 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

London Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9PS

Phone

01937557373

Headteacher

Vikki Vaughan

Website

http://www.barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

89% of pupils at Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is located at London Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9PS.