Best 3 Primary schools in Pickering – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Pickering Community Infant School (Primary) in Pickering; Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School (Primary) in Pickering; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (Primary) in Pickering — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pickering Community Infant School, Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Pickering, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Pickering Community Infant School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Pickering Community Infant School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–45–50%; all within the NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Pickering Community Infant School YO18 7AT	Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School YO18 8SA	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy YO18 8AR
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 7AT	Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 8SA	Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 8AR
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Sep 2024	2 25 Mar 2024	2 2 Jun 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	225	52	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Yorkshire (815)	North Yorkshire (815)	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.pickering-inf.n-yorks.sch.uk	www.rosedaleabbey.n-yorks.sch.uk	sjp.npcat.org.uk
Telephone	01751472620	01751417278	01751473102
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pickering Community Infant School

YO18 7AT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 7AT
Ofsted: 2 30 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.pickering-inf.n-yorks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01751472620

Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School

YO18 8SA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8SA
Ofsted: 2 25 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.rosedaleabbey.n-yorks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01751417278

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

YO18 8AR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8AR
Ofsted: 2 2 Jun 2016
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: sjp.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01751473102

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.