Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Unknown
Address Chapel Gate
Kirkby Malham
Skipton
BD23 4BY
Phone 01729830214
Reference Number 121629

Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be recognized as a good school, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has successfully cultivated strong friendships among students while ensuring fairness and a safe atmosphere, contributing to high attendance and positive learning experiences. The curriculum, although varying in effectiveness across subjects, is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its small cohort of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and the local community hold the school in high regard, indicating that it plays a vital role in the area.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 54
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.7%
Girls: 46.3%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 19
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 17

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 1 2 3
2 4 6 10
3 4 2 6
4 2 3 5
5 5 4 9
6 5 4 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.4%
Irish 3.7%
White, Other 1.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 25 Jun 2024
Date Report
25 Jun 2024 School inspection
05 Feb 2019 Full inspection:
04 Oct 2016 Full inspection:
23 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
10 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
02 Oct 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate a love for reading and frequently recommend books to peers.
  • Strong subject knowledge and effective assessment practices among teachers.
  • Positive pupil behavior with minimal disruptions during lessons.
  • Robust support systems for pupils with SEND.
  • The school is well-integrated into the local community, promoting citizenship.
  • Curriculum provides practical life skills and opportunities for leadership development.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack clearly defined end-of-year expectations, hindering knowledge progression.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 30%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 110
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -4.3
Writing 0.9
Maths -5.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 2 0
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Hellifield Community Primary School
Kendal Road, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HA
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