Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beverley, HU17 5NX · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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95th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 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 | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| 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.
Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas graded during the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "harmonious, happy and caring" school where leaders are "tenacious in their pursuit of improvement." While attendance, behaviour, and the early years provision are strong, recent curriculum changes have not yet translated into improved pupil outcomes, particularly in writing and higher-standard achievement.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with frequent absence "well below the national average," driven by an effective culture that "promotes and incentivises" regular attendance.
- Behaviour is "calm and respectful," with "highly positive attitudes" and extremely rare incidents of bullying.
- The early years curriculum is "well planned, comprehensive and ambitious," helping children feel "safe, happy and settled."
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling "valued and respected" during a period of rapid change.
- Pupils have a "secure understanding" of online safety and healthy relationships, supported by a suitable personal development curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure younger pupils secure "essential foundational skills in handwriting, spelling and grammar" before leaving key stage 1, as current teaching lacks sufficient rigour.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities requires closer monitoring to ensure targets are "precisely matched to their needs."
- Leaders must ensure curriculum improvements are "securely embedded" to raise overall achievement, particularly at the higher standard, by the end of key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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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