Helmsley Community Primary School
York, YO62 5HB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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50th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 4,209 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Helmsley Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 168. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing an intake above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Helmsley Community Primary School
Overview
Helmsley Community Primary School is described as a welcoming institution at the heart of its local community, where pupils enjoy learning in a "calm environment." Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement which are "typically realised," fostering a culture where pupils are "ready, respectful and safe." The school benefits from strong support from its trust and local governors, with staff and parents expressing high regard for the provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, building "warm, positive relationships" with adults and showing rare incidents of poor conduct.
- A "love of reading runs throughout the school," with leaders prioritising accurate teaching and quickly identifying pupils with learning gaps.
- The curriculum in mathematics and science is carefully structured, breaking knowledge into smaller steps to ensure pupils meet "ambitious outcomes."
- There is a "strong inclusive culture," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the whole curriculum through adapted teaching and external agency support.
- Pupils develop a "keen sense of responsible citizenship" through the global curriculum, engaging in campaigns and mature debates on world issues.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as physical education and art and design, the school does not use assessment information effectively to evaluate curriculum impact or address learning gaps swiftly.
- Younger children in the early years are not consistently enabled to make their own choices, hindering the development of independence and resourcefulness.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
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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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