Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Markington Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3NR |
| Phone | 01765677442 |
| Reference Number | 121576 |
Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school is nurturing, inclusive, and has a strong community ethos. It demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, make impressive progress. There is a well-structured curriculum that caters to the mixed-age classes, although some subjects require further development to ensure pupils can revisit and consolidate their learning effectively. One of the school's standout features is its exceptional behaviour and attitudes; pupils are kind, respectful, and value their learning environment. Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to outstanding personal development, particularly in the early years. While the overall results are positive, the school acknowledges the need for improvement in certain curricular areas, particularly in enhancing pupils' long-term retention of key knowledge through consistent curriculum application.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.75%
Girls: 56.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Irish | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and respectful attitudes among pupils.
- Strong support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious early years provision with high-quality interactions.
- Well-structured curriculum tailored for mixed-age classes.
- Parents express high satisfaction with the school's environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to revisit prior learning in some subjects.
- Unclear understanding of pupil knowledge and progress in certain areas.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3RW |
2.5 miles |
|
Ripley Endowed Church of England School
Main Street, Ripley, Ripley Endowed C Of E School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY |
2.68 miles |
|
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School
St John's Road, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW |
2.7 miles |
|
Admiral Long Church of England Primary School
Admirals Way, Burnt Yates, Admirals' Way, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3EJ |
3.2 miles |
|
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Quarry Moor Lane, Ripon, HG4 1RW |
3.42 miles |
|
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SU |
3.53 miles |
|
Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Otley Road, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2DW |
4.13 miles |
|
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Market Flat Lane, Lingerfield, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9JA |
4.16 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
4.17 miles |
|
Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EZ |
4.19 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES |
4.23 miles |
|
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Priest Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LT |
4.33 miles |
|
Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Wreaks Road, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ |
4.42 miles |
|
Fountains Church of England Primary School
Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3PJ |
4.57 miles |
|
Belmont Grosvenor School
Swarcliffe Hall, Harrogate, HG3 2JG |
4.7 miles |
|
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Outwood Academy Ripon
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE |
4.08 miles |
|
Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG |
4.23 miles |