Walkington Primary School
Beverley, HU17 8SB · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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19th 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walkington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Nature/Eco, Come & Sing, Cooking, Board Games, Guitar, and Art Clubs. Sports options include Sports Hall Athletics, Netball, Field Sports, and Sports Leaders. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Walkington Primary School
Overview
Walkington Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a clear vision that supports pupils’ academic and personal development, resulting in a positive culture where children are happy, safe, and well-behaved. Leaders have created an environment where staff thrive, and governors effectively support and challenge the school.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is carefully considered, cultivating a "love of learning from an early age" with purposeful activities.
- Pupils are "highly engaged" and behave extremely well, benefiting from a curriculum with "clear progression of knowledge" that allows them to connect and build understanding.
- Reading is prioritised with effective phonics delivery; staff regularly check progress to ensure pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are promptly identified and supported to access the curriculum successfully.
- There is a strong focus on character development, with pupils learning about fundamental British values, online safety, and initiating charity events.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects does not provide precise information about what pupils know and remember over time.
- The school should continue to refine assessment practices to fully identify the curriculum’s impact and where it might be improved further.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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