Pickering Community Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ruffa Lane Pickering North Yorkshire YO18 7AT |
| Reference Number | 121363 |
Pickering Community Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Pupils are happy, safe, and engaged in their learning, benefiting from strong relationships with staff and various leadership opportunities. The school has made positive strides, particularly in phonics and reading, notable strengths include a cohesive, thematic curriculum and effective personal development programs. However, the school's early years provision has been identified as an area needing improvement, as children are not adequately prepared for the next stage of their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 | 53 |
| 2 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.3% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and safe in a welcoming environment.
- Strong staff-pupil relationships foster a nurturing atmosphere.
- Pupils have opportunities for leadership and participation in initiatives like the Eco-Council.
- The personal development curriculum effectively promotes safety and independence.
- The school has made improvements in the teaching of phonics and early reading.
Areas for Improvement
- The early years curriculum is inconsistently implemented, leading to lower outcomes.
- Some aspects of reading instruction beyond phonics are underdeveloped.
- Certain curriculum subjects lack coherent sequencing, hindering knowledge retention.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Pickering Community Junior School
Middleton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AJ |
0.5 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AR |
0.62 miles |
|
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Castle Close, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7TW |
1.98 miles |
|
Sinnington Community Primary School
Friars Hill, Sinnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6SL |
3.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lady Lumley's Academy
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG |
0.59 miles |