# Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Tadcaster, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1856
- **Principal:** Mrs V Vaughan

## Contact

- **Address:** London Road, Barkston Ash, Nr Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01937 557373
- **Website:** http://www.barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/tadcaster/barkston-ash-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-23318

## About

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School welcomes children and families from all backgrounds. We are passionate about supporting our wider community and we are fully committed to providing the best possible education for all of our children, where their unique talents are explored and nurtured.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Catholic values and education: My children have loved attending Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School. The school's values are evident in everything they do and I'm so proud of the people they're becoming. The teachers are supportive and engaging and the facilities are excellent. We've had a wonderful experience here. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic support for children's personal growth: Barkston Ash has been a great choice for my child. The school's focus on personal growth and well-being has been really beneficial for them. The staff are approachable and the facilities are well-maintained. I've been impressed with the opportunities for extracurricular activities too. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some highs and lows: While my child did have some great experiences at Barkston Ash, we also encountered some challenges. The school's Catholic values are strong and the facilities are good, but we found the communication between teachers and parents could be improved at times. Overall, it was an okay experience for us. *(Sep 2021)*

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