Pickering Community Junior School
Pickering, YO18 8AJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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164th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 3,141 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pickering Community Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Gymnastics and Golf Clubs and attend an after-school club. Trips include visits to the Tower of London, Jorvik Viking Centre, Harewood House, and the Slavery Museum in Liverpool, alongside local fieldwork at Danby Lodge and Murton Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 282. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Pickering Community Junior School
Overview
Pickering Community Junior School is described as a "happy and vibrant place to be" where pupils enjoy "warm, respectful relationships with staff." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with leaders maintaining high expectations and a clear understanding of what is working well.
Strengths
- Pupils are "valued, active participants" in creating a positive culture, with "pupil voice at the very heart of all decision-making."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," ensuring pupils have a "secure understanding of previously taught knowledge."
- Attendance has improved to be "in line with that seen nationally," positively impacting outcomes and well-being.
- The computing curriculum is "very strong," and staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders and governors provide effective support and challenge, with staff feeling well-supported to develop their subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Activities at the start of mathematics lessons do not provide "sufficient challenge for the most able pupils," meaning opportunities to extend mathematical thinking are missed.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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