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Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, BD23 3RE

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 3–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2021

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Academic picture

64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

91.0%

Writing

64.0%

Maths

91.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School

5.94 km away · Community school

Good

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

6.31 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School

6.32 km away · Academy sponsor led

Inadequate

Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

6.42 km away · Community school

Good

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

6.56 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

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About Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Neville Road, Skipton, BD23 3RE | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2021 — Good
Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 3RE).

How many pupils attend Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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