Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Driffield, YO25 4SR · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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6th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 — 9.1/10 against 3,769 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, 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 (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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 who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6 to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Overview
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School continues to be a good school, where the motto of "learning, caring and friendship" is evident throughout. Pupils enjoy their time at this welcoming setting, benefiting from a curriculum that prepares them well for secondary school and fosters mature, responsible citizenship.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "suitably broad and ambitious," supported by commercial schemes for mathematics and phonics that provide clarity on key knowledge.
- Staff are committed to overcoming challenges linked to the school’s small size, maintaining a "diverse range of enrichment opportunities" such as residential visits and engineering projects.
- Behaviour is consistently high, with the "vast majority of pupils" meeting expectations and playing considerately with one another.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities study the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, with staff using clear oversight to support their access to learning.
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing "good habits and routines" and secure knowledge of mathematics appropriate to their age.
Areas to improve
- The school’s checks on curriculum learning do not consistently identify why gaps occur, meaning some improvement actions are not "precisely targeted or as timely as they could be."
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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