Stillington Primary School
York, YO61 1LA · North Yorkshire · primary school
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214th 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 — 0.6/10 against 1,546 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stillington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 49. 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 strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school monitor individual progress for pupils in the current cohort?
What Ofsted said about Stillington Primary School
Overview
Stillington Primary School is described as a “small, welcoming school that has a strong sense of community,” where pupils are “supportive of one another” and feel safe. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education, with leaders establishing an “ambitious curriculum” and fostering positive relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 is well-structured, with leaders having “clearly identified the important knowledge” pupils must retain.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with pupils building “logically on what they learn” and developing strong problem-solving skills.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff use matched books to support decoding, and children receive timely support if they “start to fall behind.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “well-planned and effective support” through detailed individual plans.
- The school promotes personal development well, encouraging pupils to “raise their aspirations” and preparing them for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment information more effectively to address gaps in pupils’ learning in reading comprehension.
- The school needs to urgently identify the essential knowledge for all areas of the Nursery curriculum to ensure activities meet the needs of all children.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
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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