What are Embsay Church of England Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 44% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Embsay Church of England Primary School take?

Embsay Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Embsay Church of England Primary School located?

Embsay Church of England Primary School is located in Skipton, BD23 6RH, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Embsay Church of England Primary School?

Embsay Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Embsay Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Embsay Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Embsay Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2019-20 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Embsay Church of England Primary School was 1.8 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Embsay Church of England Primary School?

When Embsay Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the normal area of the school — Children living within the normal area of the school. Refer to tie break, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2026 who live the nearest to the school, and then to those living nearest the school. If the distance tie-break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group, a random allocation will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Embsay Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 121559 (Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School)), 96.9% of pupils at Embsay Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Embsay Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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Embsay Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Pasture Road, Embsay, BD23 6RH Website01756793426

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Predecessor school (Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, URN 121559): Ofsted Good, February 2020 · Its reports

Ages4 - 11

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Ages4 - 11

Predecessor school (Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, URN 121559): Ofsted Good, February 2020 · Its reports

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Capacity

207

KS2 Expected Standard

44% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 27

DfE2024-25

Sports on site

Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

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Part of — 12 schools; 2 of 2 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School North Rigton Church of England Primary School All Saints Church of England School St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School

At a Glance

KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 44% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.9 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

The first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Church of England

Diocese

Diocese of Leeds (ce)

Headteacher

Mrs Charlotte Million-Hicks

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· May 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingFSAfood hygieneIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity192 pupils on roll — 92.8% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 76 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSkipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby · North Yorkshire · Skipton and Ripon · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 3

North Yorkshire peer median: 6 per month

12-month total36

Top categories

Violent crime

19 (53%)

Anti-social behaviour

6 (17%)

Burglary

4 (11%)

and 4 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · vs 696 North Yorkshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)1

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m5

Nearest site327m

Includes2 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 42.6 dB daytime, peaking at 63.9 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	11.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 75 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,004 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: May 2026

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1.8miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2019-20 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Embsay Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Embsay Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children, all previously looked after children and children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the only school which can meet the child's needs and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3

Embsay Church of England Primary School: key facts

What are Embsay Church of England Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 44% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Embsay Church of England Primary School take?: Embsay Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Embsay Church of England Primary School located?: Embsay Church of England Primary School is located in Skipton, BD23 6RH, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Embsay Church of England Primary School?: Embsay Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Embsay Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Embsay Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Embsay Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2019-20 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Embsay Church of England Primary School was 1.8 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Embsay Church of England Primary School?

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Embsay Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Pasture Road, Embsay, BD23 6RH Website01756793426

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Predecessor school (Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, URN 121559): Ofsted Good, February 2020 · Its reports

Ages4 - 11

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Ages4 - 11

Predecessor school (Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, URN 121559): Ofsted Good, February 2020 · Its reports

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

Your postcode is used for this check only and is not saved. Check every school near you →

Last distance offered at Embsay Church of England Primary School, year by year →

Capacity

207

KS2 Expected Standard

44% combined

2024-25 · cohort of 27

DfE2024-25

Sports on site

Grass pitches

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Embsay Church of England Primary School? Claim it

Part of — 12 schools; 2 of 2 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

At a Glance

KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened May 2026)

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 44% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.9 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

The first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Church of England

Diocese

Diocese of Leeds (ce)

Headteacher

Mrs Charlotte Million-Hicks

See more of Embsay Church of England Primary School

Create a free account to unlock the full latest-year results, the admissions criteria and figures and the full inspection report detail — then Pro adds the multi-year histories and full breakdowns.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· May 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingFSAfood hygieneIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity192 pupils on roll — 92.8% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 76 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaSkipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby · North Yorkshire · Skipton and Ripon · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 3

North Yorkshire peer median: 6 per month

12-month total36

Top categories

Violent crime

19 (53%)

Anti-social behaviour

6 (17%)

Burglary

4 (11%)

and 4 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · vs 696 North Yorkshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)1

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m5

Nearest site327m

Includes2 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 42.6 dB daytime, peaking at 63.9 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	11.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 75 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,004 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: May 2026

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Embsay Church of England Primary School

Embsay Church of England Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Embsay Church of England Primary School

Embsay Church of England Primary School: key facts

Explore nearby

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Embsay Church of England Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km