Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton, BD23 4BY · North Yorkshire · primary school
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79th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 30.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils love attending, benefit from strong friendships, and feel safe, resulting in high attendance and positive behaviour. The school effectively supports its small, mixed-age classes with a curriculum that is largely well-mapped and engaging.
Strengths
- Pupils have "strong friendships" and are "treated fairly by all staff," creating a safe environment where bullying "never happens."
- Teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge and use assessments to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge through small-group support.
- Reading is a passion for pupils, supported by effective phonics teaching and a "wide range of books" that build fluency and confidence.
- The school is "tenacious in its work to support pupils with SEND," ensuring their needs are well met through collaboration with parents and agencies.
- Pupils develop leadership skills and citizenship through roles like the school council and a "curriculum for life" that teaches resilience and safety.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, end-of-year expectations for different age groups within mixed-age classes have not been "appropriately considered," meaning pupils do not always effectively build on prior knowledge. The school must ensure curriculum plans account for these varying expectations so all pupils can achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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