Question 1

Is Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school is rated Good, with the latest Ofsted inspection dated 24 January 2024. It is a small primary (capacity 52, around 43 pupils reported by Ofsted) with mixed-age teaching and federation access to specialist teaching.

Question 2

What are the fees at Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school with no tuition fees. Families may still have costs such as uniform, trips, and optional clubs.

Question 3

How competitive are admissions for Cracoe and Rylstone Primary School?

Accepted Answer

Recent Reception entry data shows high demand in the most recent recorded cycle, with 18 applications for 3 offers (subscription proportion 6.0), indicating oversubscription.

Question 4

When do applications open and close for Reception entry in North Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

For September 2027 entry, North Yorkshire publishes that applications open on 12 October 2026 and close on 15 January 2027, with offers on 16 April 2027. Future cycles typically open in October and close in mid January, but exact dates should be checked each year.

Question 5

Does the school offer breakfast club or after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes that breakfast club is available and that after-school care is accessed via the federation at Grassington Primary, with transport by minibus. Breakfast club is listed at £3.50 per session.

Question 6

What facilities and outdoor learning does the school offer?

Accepted Answer

The school describes an allotment and greenhouse work, a trim trail, a willow dome in a spiritual garden, and use of Cracoe Village Hall for lunches, PE and productions. Year 3 pupils are taken weekly to use a swimming pool and sports hall at Upper Wharfedale School.

Question 7

How is the Church of England character reflected day to day?

Accepted Answer

The school describes daily collective worship, half-termly focus on Christian values, a collective worship committee that supports worship, and a weekly Praise Assembly that includes shine awards. It also reports links with the local church for seasonal services.

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