Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hull, HU11 5EB · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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29th 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 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.6/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 191. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils achieve well at this “caring, inclusive and community-focused school,” where high expectations instil a sense of ambition. The report highlights a “happy place” filled with “enthusiastic and joyful singing,” where pupils demonstrate “very high standards of behaviour and conduct” and a “sharp sense of enquiry.”
Strengths
- Pupils show “excellent behaviour and conduct,” being “kind to each other” and actively helping others in the school and community.
- The school is “highly effective in teaching pupils to read,” with a “strong start” in the early years and targeted support for those who struggle.
- Mathematics is “taught well,” with an “ambitious curriculum” that applies equally to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A “broad and interesting curriculum” alongside “effective programme of wider enrichment” promotes interest in learning and personal development.
- Governors work closely with leaders to ensure “staff well-being is a priority” and workload is “well managed.”
Areas to improve
- In a “minority of subjects,” checks on long-term retention of ideas and concepts are “not effective enough,” hindering the ability to gauge understanding.
- The school should work with staff to “better check pupils’ understanding” so that knowledge builds consistently across all subjects.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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