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What is Starbeck Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Starbeck Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Starbeck Primary Academy located?

Starbeck Primary Academy is located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HG2 7LL.

What age range does Starbeck Primary Academy serve?

Starbeck Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Starbeck Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Starbeck Primary Academy

Starbeck Primary Academy is a primary academy in Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Starbeck Primary Academy has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 107 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected67%Attendance93.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Starbeck Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 107 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Starbeck Primary Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 67% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 69/100

Good surroundings

Air quality83/100

Transport access78/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Starbeck Primary Academy

At Starbeck Primary Academy, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths.

Attendance at Starbeck Primary Academy

Starbeck Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Starbeck Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Starbeck Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Starbeck Primary Academy

Starbeck Primary Academy has 107 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Starbeck Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Starbeck Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Starbeck Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Starbeck Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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