Best Primary & Secondary Schools in North Yorkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 382 schools across North Yorkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

382

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

61%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Childhaven Community Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Otley Street Community Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Springhead School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Cambrai Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Askwith Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Outwood Primary Academy Alne Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
7.	Ripon Grammar School Secondary	Good	90	View school
8.	Sinnington Community Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
9.	Skipton Girls' High School Secondary	Good	89	View school
10.	Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Good	88	View school
11.	Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
12.	Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
13.	Ermysted's Grammar School Secondary	Good	87	View school
14.	St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
15.	Croft Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
16.	Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
17.	Birstwith Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
18.	Cundall Manor School Not applicable	—	85	View school
19.	Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	85	View school
20.	Ripley Endowed Church of England School Primary	Good	83	View school

See full data for any school in North Yorkshire

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in North Yorkshire

Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in North Yorkshire?

There are 382 primary & secondary schools in North Yorkshire, of which 29 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in North Yorkshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Yorkshire is Childhaven Community Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in North Yorkshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in North Yorkshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Yorkshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in North Yorkshire?

8% of primary & secondary schools in North Yorkshire are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 76.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.