Kellington Primary School
Goole, DN14 0NY · North Yorkshire · primary school
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248th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,365 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kellington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Playground Leader club, STARMAT, Fit 4 Five, Go Noodle, and BBC Supermovers. It also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Kellington Primary School
Overview
Kellington Primary School has “improved significantly” since its previous inspection, establishing itself as a “caring and inclusive” environment where pupils generally achieve well. While the quality of education, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, behaviour and attitudes require improvement due to inconsistencies in managing older pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with teachers possessing “secure subject knowledge” who use probing questions to check understanding.
- Phonics teaching is “consistent” and effective, with strategies ensuring pupils who need support “catch up” in fluency and comprehension.
- The school is “ambitious” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing consistent support that ensures they “achieve well”.
- Personal development is supported by a “comprehensive programme” promoting mental health, resilience, and community involvement, such as residential visits and charity work.
- Early years provision is “stimulating and engaging,” helping children make a “positive start” with well-planned opportunities to deepen their knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the behaviour policy is “applied consistently” for older pupils, as current inconsistencies disrupt learning and reduce the impact of sanctions.
- Raise attendance rates, as “too many pupils still do not attend school often enough,” resulting in gaps in learning.
- Clarify the key stage 2 reading curriculum, which is not “planned in sufficient detail,” preventing some pupils from developing the necessary depth of knowledge.
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 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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