Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
Eppleby, Richmond, DL11 7AY
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Executive Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie McLean
- Diocese
- Diocese of Leeds (ce)
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Sponsor
- Dales Academies Trust
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Capacity
- 52
- Pupils on roll
- 68
- URN
- 144164
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01325718298
About this school
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Richmond. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 68 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Overall judgement at the last full inspection
This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Effective
Exam results
Key stage 2 (end of primary school)
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of key stage 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | - | 100% | - |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | - | 33% | - |
| Expected standard in reading | - | 100% | - |
| Expected standard in maths | - | 100% | - |
| Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling | - | 100% | - |
| Average scaled score in reading | - | 111.0 | - |
| Average scaled score in maths | - | 111.0 | - |
Trends over time
How Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.
| Year | This school |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39 |
| 2023/24 | 40 |
| 2024/25 | 36 |
School census, spring count each academic year.
How Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School compares
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | — | 5.6% | 68 | — |
| Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool | 67% | 2.9% | 17.8% | 42 | 2.3 miles |
| Melsonby Methodist Primary School | — | 2.2% | 7.1% | 32 | 3.2 miles |
| High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | 62% | 4.5% | 17.9% | 96 | 3.3 miles |
| Ravensworth Church of England Primary School | 50% | 4.1% | 16.7% | 35 | 4.0 miles |
| Barton Church of England Primary School | — | 4.7% | 29.4% | 37 | 4.3 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
Inspection history
- 29 November 2023
-
Ungraded inspection report17 February 2022
School context
From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.
- Free school meals (last 6 years)
- 5.56%
- English as an additional language
- 5.6%
Location
Nearby schools
-
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool2.3 miles
Primary · Darlington
-
Melsonby Methodist Primary School3.2 miles
Primary · Richmond
-
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School3.3 miles
Primary · Darlington
-
Ravensworth Church of England Primary School4.0 miles
Primary · Richmond
-
Barton Church of England Primary School4.3 miles
Primary · Richmond
Other schools in Richmond
- Barton Church of England Primary School Primary
- Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary
- Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School Primary
- Gunnerside Methodist Primary School Primary
- Melsonby Methodist Primary School Primary
- Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School Primary
- Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School Primary
- Ravensworth Church of England Primary School Primary
- Reeth Community Primary School Primary
- Richmond Methodist Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Primary
- Trinity Academy Richmond Primary
Common questions
- What ages does Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School teach?
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Richmond.
- Who is the executive headteacher of Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
- The executive headteacher of Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is Mrs Debbie McLean, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has 68 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
- Is Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School full?
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has capacity for 52 pupils and 68 on roll (131%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School a faith school?
- Yes. Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Leeds (ce).
- Does Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School as having nursery classes.
- Is Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is part of DALES ACADEMIES TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- What are Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School's exam results?
- Where the Department for Education has published them, Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.