Best primary schools in Knaresborough (2026)
Knaresborough has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Aspin Park Academy, in the top 25% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 68%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 25% in England |
Aspin Park Academy Knaresborough |
69% | 66% | 10% | Good | |
2 Top 28% in England |
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Knaresborough · Church of England |
69% | 71% | 8% | Good | |
3 Bottom 43% in England |
Meadowside Academy Knaresborough |
57% | 68% | 19% | Good | |
4 Bottom 33% in England |
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Knaresborough · Roman Catholic |
58% | 68% | 3% | Good |
Other towns in North Yorkshire
- Catterick Garrison
- Eston
- Guisborough
- Harrogate
- Huntington (York)
- Loftus
- Marske-by-the-Sea
- Middlesbrough
- Northallerton
- Redcar
- Richmond
- Ripon
- Scarborough
- Selby
- Skipton
- Whitby
- York
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What is the best primary school in Knaresborough?
On exam results over the last three years, Aspin Park Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Knaresborough, in the top 25% 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.