Knaresborough primary schools deliver exceptional results, with all schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted—well above the England average of 90%. Scotton Lingerfield Primary School, Aspin Park Academy, and Goldsborough Church of England Primary School lead the area, achieving 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 24% achieve the higher standard—three times the England average of 8%. With 7 schools serving this historic market town, families benefit from strong academic foundations and close-knit community environments. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Aspin Park Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Goldsborough Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #5 | St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Meadowside Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Scotton Lingerfield Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Staveley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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