Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3DT
10 simple reasons to choose Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
State primary school (Academy Converter).
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 2 mile radius. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the North Yorkshire LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 26.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St Aidan’s Church of England High School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Highfield Prep School (1.4 miles); Brackenfield School (2 miles); Ashville College Prep School & Pre-Prep (2.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School (4 miles); Meadowside Academy (4.2 miles); Birstwith Church of England Primary School (5.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Harrogate Ladies' College (1.4 miles); Ashville College (2.7 miles); Gateways School (8.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Aidan's Church of England High School (1.9 miles); St John Fisher Catholic High School (2 miles); Harrogate Grammar School (2.1 miles).