Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
York, YO43 3BY · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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86th 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 3,465 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 292 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 5.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “welcoming school” where they feel “happy and safe” and form “strong, positive relationships.” However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because the curriculum lacks clarity in several subjects, meaning pupils “do not achieve as well as they should.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “calm and sensible” behaviour and demonstrate “positive attitudes” in lessons and at playtimes.
- The mathematics curriculum follows a “clear sequence of learning” with regular checks that help pupils remember knowledge long-term.
- Pupils benefit from a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including music education where Year 3 pupils learn violin or viola.
- The recently introduced outdoor play programme has contributed to “positive lunchtime and playtime behaviour” and high engagement.
- Staff feel “valued members of a team” where their workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teaching “maps out and prioritises the important knowledge” in subjects where clarity is currently lacking, and better checks understanding.
- The teaching of early reading, writing, and phonics needs improvement, as books are not consistently matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge, leaving gaps in learning.
- Governance should check the impact of the curriculum with “greater rigour” to support more rapid improvement in pupil outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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