Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
York, YO26 8DE · North Yorkshire · primary school
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170th 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, or learn piano, guitar, or flute.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 improve reading outcomes? How does the music programme integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils feel like "one family." Leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and strong behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, managing their own actions and showing consideration for others, with bullying reported as rare.
- Teachers use a "consistent approach to teaching phonics," enabling pupils to read with "accuracy and fluency" and develop a love of reading.
- The curriculum allows pupils to make connections across subjects, such as linking geography knowledge of volcanoes to history studies of Pompeii.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively through adapted tasks and precise targets in support plans.
- Reception children engage in purposeful activities that build secure understanding of numbers and prepare them well for key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that intended improvements to curriculum delivery are implemented effectively by staff, as subject leaders do not routinely follow up on their recommendations.
- Leaders and parents should work together to communicate concerns and decisions in an "appropriate and timely manner" to address mixed parental views and unrest.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, maintaining detailed records, and adopting a vigilant view that harm "could happen here."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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