Best Primary Schools in North Yorkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 291 schools across North Yorkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Yorkshire has 291 primary schools, of which 18 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 247 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in North Yorkshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Cambrai Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North Yorkshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

291
Total schools
18
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
61%
Avg KS2 SATs
41
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Cambrai Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Askwith Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Outwood Primary Academy Alne
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Sinnington Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
5. Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Croft Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. Beckwithshaw Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
11. Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
13. Ripley Endowed Church of England School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. Roecliffe CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. Darley Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
17. Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
18. Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
19. Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
20. Western Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Yorkshire?
There are 291 primary schools in North Yorkshire, of which 18 (6%) 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 Cambrai Primary 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?
6% of primary schools in North Yorkshire are rated Outstanding and 85% 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.