Malton Primary Academy
Malton, YO17 7DB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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117th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 2,046 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 their subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making processes?
What Ofsted said about Malton Primary Academy
Overview
Malton Primary Academy is a school where pupils enjoy attending and appreciate their learning opportunities. The report highlights that the school has high expectations for achievement, with pupils’ results in end-of-key-stage assessments improving following curriculum changes. Staff feel valued, and strong partnerships with families contribute to a positive school culture.
Strengths
- Pupils are keen to share ideas and rise to high behavioural expectations, using circle time to reflect on conduct and support peers.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, particularly in history and mathematics, where regular recall activities help close knowledge gaps.
- Skilled adults provide personalised support for early readers, helping pupils develop effective phonics skills and a love of reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same ambitious curriculum and achieve well through targeted support.
- Children in the early years receive support to develop language skills through engaging, vocabulary-rich activities.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop stronger approaches to checking pupils’ understanding across all subjects to ensure gaps are identified and knowledge builds securely.
- Recent curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded; the school should continue its work to embed these changes so pupils deepen their learning across all subjects.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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