Filey Junior School
Filey, YO14 9LU · North Yorkshire · primary school
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103rd of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 2,001 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Filey Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jay’s Cycling, Stephen Joseph Drama Club, TA Dance Club, Lego, Dance Club, Nigel Carson Football Club, Biking, and Skateboarding. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 271 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Filey Junior School
Overview
Filey Junior School continues to be a good school, living out its vision to be ‘a happy, healthy and positive learning community’. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for all pupils, delivering an engaging curriculum that fosters a stimulating environment where students enjoy learning and feel proud of their community.
Strengths
- The school has implemented a ‘well-designed curriculum’ with careful consideration of the knowledge and skills pupils need, providing regular opportunities to revisit and build on prior learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with established processes to identify needs swiftly and provide ‘timely and focused support’.
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘love of, and interest in, reading’, supported by a newly refurbished library, consistent phonics teaching, and staff who recommend books matched to pupils’ interests.
- Pupils behave ‘extremely well’, are polite, and engage maturely, contributing to a positive sense of community through respectful use of resources and inclusive play.
- Governors ‘know the school well’ and ask challenging questions to ensure decisions have the intended impact while monitoring staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to support pupils’ fluency in reading are ‘not fully embedded’, with some pupils not achieving as well in reading as in other curriculum areas.
- The school should ensure it provides the training staff need to develop pupils’ reading fluency effectively across the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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