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

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3.42 miles
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3.53 miles
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4.13 miles
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4.16 miles
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4.17 miles
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4.19 miles
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4.23 miles
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4.33 miles
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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
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4.7 miles
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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
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4.23 miles
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