Austwick Church of England VA Primary School

About Austwick Church of England VA Primary School

A small Church school in the Yorkshire Dales offering an inspiring education for children aged 4-11 years. We provide a family atmosphere where children are known, cared for and educated as unique individuals.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Beth McHardy

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 16 responses • 28.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87.5% positive 12.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.8% positive 6.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.5% positive 12.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

81.3% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 16 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

80.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Happy Experience at Austwick"

We have been so pleased with our decision to send our children to Austwick Primary School. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the values of respect, love, forgiveness, and perseverance are beautifully woven into the fabric of the school. We've also been impressed by the range of activities on offer, from breakfast clubs to art classes.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James D

Parent Aug 19, 2022

5.0

"Lovely School with a True Family Feel"

Austwick Primary has a lovely atmosphere that makes you feel like part of a big family. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are spotless. My son is thriving in his first year at the school and we are grateful for the opportunities he has been given, such as the weekly Forest Schools sessions.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen R

Parent Dec 15, 2020

4.0

"Generally Pleased, but Some Concerns"

We had a generally positive experience at Austwick Primary School, but there were a few issues with communication with the teachers and some concerns about the workload for the children. We were also a bit disappointed that the school didn't offer more extracurricular activities, but the breakfast club was a nice touch. Overall, we would recommend the school, but with some caveats.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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