Schools in and around Tadcaster (LS24)

Data updated October 2026

Applying for a school place in Tadcaster (LS24)

School admissions are run by the local authority where you live; the school may be in a different local authority (that is, it goes by your address rather than the school's). This area covers more than one local authority — mainly North Yorkshire and Leeds.

Apply through the council for the area where you live. In some parts of England there are two councils — a smaller district or borough council and a larger county council. Where that is the case, it is the county council that handles school admissions. If you are not sure which applies to you, use the “find your local authority” link above. Deadlines and admission rules vary by council, so always check its official pages. See also our guide to school admissions.

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Primary schools near Tadcaster (LS24)

Here are primary schools in and around Tadcaster (LS24), Leeds. A postcode district is not a catchment area, so this list includes the nearest schools just outside it as well — always check the school and your local authority for who can actually apply.

Of those with a pre-2024 grade, 91% were judged Good or Outstanding. 1 was rated Requires improvement or Inadequate at its last visit.

Our ranking puts St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa first for primary schools in Tadcaster (LS24), followed by Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy. The score is a rough shortlisting guide built from each school’s latest inspection, not an official Ofsted judgement, so open any school that interests you and read its full report.

For families considering special educational needs (SEN) support, primary schools here have on average about 14.3% of pupils on SEN support and about 2.7% with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan (national averages are roughly 13% and 4-5% respectively). This indicates how common SEN provision is locally — context only, not a measure of quality; always contact a school's SENCo to discuss your child's needs.

13 of these schools were inspected in the last five years. 1 was last inspected before 2016, so its published grade may not reflect the school today — always check the current Ofsted report before deciding.

If you're after a particular kind of school, Tadcaster (LS24) has 7 faith schools among its primary schools. Admission rules for these differ — check each school's criteria with the school and your local authority.

On intake, about 15.1% of pupils at these primary schools are eligible for free school meals on average, close to the national average of roughly a quarter. This is background context to read results fairly — schools serving more disadvantage often add a lot of value that raw results understate — not a measure of quality, and not part of our score.

Primary schools here range from about 44 to 490 pupils (typically around 137), so there's a mix of smaller and larger settings to weigh up.

Based on the MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation, Tadcaster (LS24) is less deprived than the national average. Note this data relates to the wider neighbourhood, not the school. It is provided as context but is not a measure of the schools’ quality.

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Primary schools in and around Tadcaster (LS24), ranked by the Good School Finder score.
#SchoolPupilsClass sizePostcodeLatest Ofsted
1St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa13426LS23 6DBAreas graded, lowest: GoodOfsted inspection (individual areas graded)
2Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy10219.4LS25 4AQAreas graded, lowest: GoodOfsted inspection (individual areas graded)
3Saxton Church of England Primary School4422LS24 9QFGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
4Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School49028.2LS25 6QNGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
5Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School137—LS24 9PSGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
6Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy13827.6LS24 9PSGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
7Bramham Primary School18426.3LS23 6JQGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
8Aberford Church of England Primary School9924.8LS25 3BUGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
9Tadcaster Primary Academy9322.8LS24 8ANGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
10Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School23929.1LS24 9RFGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
11Sherburn Hungate Primary School40625.4LS25 6DDGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
12Aberford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School101—LS25 3BUGoodInspected under the pre-2024 framework
13Riverside School, Tadcaster36125.3LS24 9JNReport card, lowest area: Needs attentionReport card (framework from Nov 2025)
14Primrose Lane Primary School16520.6LS23 6DXRequires improvementInspected under the pre-2024 framework
15St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy8718.5LS24 9JGInspected — standards maintained (no overall grade)Ungraded Ofsted inspection