Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cottingham, HU16 5TX · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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4th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,364 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the current year group? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. It is described as a nurturing environment where pupils thrive in an inclusive setting, supported by strong relationships with staff and the local community. The school fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience, preparing pupils well for their next stages.
Strengths
- The school has developed an "ambitious curriculum" that is progressively sequenced and carefully adapted for mixed-year-group classes.
- Pupils work with "focus and enthusiasm," displaying articulate and respectful behaviour within a calm, family-style ethos.
- There is a strong "culture of reading," with teachers and pupils enthusiastic about books and a reward scheme that builds personal libraries.
- Staff feel "exceptionally well supported" regarding workload and well-being, benefiting from collaborative opportunities with a local primary school.
- The school actively develops pupils’ character through diverse after-school activities, community projects, and a graduate award programme.
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching is not sufficiently prioritised for older Key Stage 2 pupils at early stages of learning to read, hindering their ability to access the full curriculum.
- Assessment is not always used systematically to check understanding, leading to some pupils moving on too quickly while others lack challenges to deepen their learning.
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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