Best 3 Primary schools in North Yorkshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Outwood Primary Academy Alne (Primary) in York; Cambrai Primary School (Primary) in Catterick Garrison; Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School (Primary) in Thirsk — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Outwood Primary Academy Alne, Cambrai Primary School and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, free schools and community school type located around York, North Yorkshire, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire and Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Outwood Primary Academy Alne), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Outwood Primary Academy Alne (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Outwood Primary Academy Alne YO61 1RT	Cambrai Primary School DL9 4BZ	Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School YO7 3DL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Community school
Location	York North Yorkshire YO61 1RT	Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 4BZ	Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3DL
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Jul 2024	1 18 Mar 2024	1 17 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	157	210	189
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST	North Yorkshire (815)
Website	www.alne.outwood.com	www.cambraiprimaryschool.co.uk	www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone	01347838427	01748503130	01423322556
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Outwood Primary Academy Alne

YO61 1RT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: York
North Yorkshire
YO61 1RT
Ofsted: 1 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.alne.outwood.com
Telephone: 01347838427

Cambrai Primary School

DL9 4BZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
DL9 4BZ
Ofsted: 1 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.cambraiprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01748503130

Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School

YO7 3DL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 3DL
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01423322556

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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