Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
URN: 121413 • Knaresborough HG5 9JA
Overview
- Name
- Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
- URN
- 121413
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debbie Calvert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01423862209
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Market Flat Lane, Knaresborough HG5 9JA
Summary
      Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is a community school located in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 94 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school is situated in a rural area between the villages of Scotton, Lingerfield, and Farnham, providing a calm and nurturing learning environment. In its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the school was rated as 'good', highlighting its welcoming atmosphere and the high expectations set by the leadership for both pupils and staff.
The school aims to foster a sense of safety and happiness among its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners. The curriculum is designed to equip children with essential skills and knowledge, promoting academic, physical, creative, and social development. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on cultural, global, and environmental understanding, preparing students to be responsible citizens in the 21st century.
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School prides itself on building strong relationships with families and the local community, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
      The school aims to foster a sense of safety and happiness among its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners. The curriculum is designed to equip children with essential skills and knowledge, promoting academic, physical, creative, and social development. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on cultural, global, and environmental understanding, preparing students to be responsible citizens in the 21st century.
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School prides itself on building strong relationships with families and the local community, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about its ethos and educational offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 94
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- 4.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 94 | 50 | 44 | 105 | 4.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 88 | 50 | 38 | 105 | 4.50 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 46 | 44 | 105 | 8.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 46 | 44 | 83 | 8.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 79 | 42 | 37 | 84 | 11.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 83 | 44 | 39 | 83 | 13.30 | 
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