Best primary schools in Beverley (2026)
Beverley has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, in the top 28% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 28% in England |
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Beverley · Roman Catholic |
68% | 77% | 15% | Good | |
2 Top 43% in England |
Swinemoor Primary School Beverley |
65% | 51% | 0% | No rating | |
3 Top 46% in England |
Molescroft Primary School Beverley |
66% | 62% | 2% | Outstanding | |
4 Top 46% in England |
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley Beverley · Church of England |
65% | 56% | 5% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 33% in England |
Keldmarsh Primary School Beverley |
59% | 59% | 0% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 26% in England |
Beverley Minster CE Primary School Beverley · Church of England |
55% | 55% | 2% | Requires improvement | |
7 Bottom 2% in England |
Beverley St Nicholas Primary School Beverley |
32% | 24% | 0% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Beverley?
On exam results over the last three years, St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the top-ranked primary school in Beverley, in the top 28% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.