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What is Tadcaster Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Tadcaster Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Tadcaster Primary Academy located?

Tadcaster Primary Academy is located in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS24 8AN.

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Tadcaster Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Tadcaster Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Tadcaster Primary Academy

Tadcaster Primary Academy is a primary academy in Tadcaster, 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, Tadcaster Primary Academy has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 57 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.2%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected69%Attendance95.2%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% 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 Tadcaster 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: 57 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Tadcaster Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality66/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Tadcaster Primary Academy

At Tadcaster Primary Academy, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Tadcaster Primary Academy

Tadcaster Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Tadcaster Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Tadcaster Primary Academy is 18.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Tadcaster Primary Academy

Tadcaster Primary Academy has 57 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Tadcaster Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Tadcaster Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Tadcaster Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

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 Tadcaster 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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