Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Harrogate, HG3 2DW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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193rd 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 the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Killinghall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and lunchtime team sports, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the school ensure the after-school club remains accessible for all families?
What Ofsted said about Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leaders have created a “highly inclusive school community” where pupils are “happy and feel safe.” The school demonstrates “high levels of resilience” following recent challenges, including a flood and the pandemic, with an “ambitious curriculum” that is particularly strong in the early years.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with a “highly ambitious” curriculum and “warm, nurturing relationships” between staff and children.
- The teaching of phonics and early reading is “high quality,” supported by a “carefully chosen phonics programme” and extra support for those catching up.
- Mathematics is “embedded” across the school, with effective strategies like ‘Flashback 4’ helping pupils “know and remember more.”
- Pupils show “kindness and consideration for others,” with bullying “not a problem” and a strong sense of “equality and tolerance.”
- SEND pupils have “full access to the curriculum” through adaptations, contributing to an “inclusive culture.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure “expectations for pupils’ behaviour are consistently high across the school,” as they are currently not fully established in some classrooms.
- Processes for “identifying and monitoring pupils with SEND” before registration need strengthening, and targets for some SEND pupils must be more “precise” rather than “too broad.”
- Teachers should more consistently correct mistakes, such as incorrect letter formation or numbers written the wrong way round, to prevent pupils from repeating errors.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with trained staff, accurate records, and a “tenacious” approach to following up concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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