South Kilvington Church of England Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Stockton Road
South Kilvington
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 2LR
Phone 01845523191
Reference Number 149416

South Kilvington Church of England Academy is performing well overall, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school has demonstrated a commitment to safeguarding, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for pupils. Achievement levels are above national averages, with particular success in reading, writing, and mathematics, especially among disadvantaged pupils. The culture of inclusion is evident, supporting all pupils effectively, including those with special educational needs. Parents express satisfaction with the school's support for their children.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 94
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.94%
Girls: 51.06%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 23.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 5 12
2 6 6 12
3 5 4 9
4 7 12 19
5 7 8 15
6 8 5 13

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.4%
Mixed, Other 3.2%
White, Other 1.1%
Unclassified 1.1%
White & Black (African) 1.1%
African 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Strong standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Strong standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Strong standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Strong standard
 >  Inclusion Strong standard
 >  Early Years Strong standard
Last Report Date 03 Mar 2026
Date Report
03 Mar 2026 School inspection
07 Feb 2023 Academy conversion letter

Strengths

  • Pupils' academic outcomes are above national averages.
  • Effective safeguarding culture ensures pupil safety.
  • Strong progress is made across the curriculum, including for disadvantaged pupils.
  • Early years provision benefits from high-quality teaching.
  • Leaders prioritize high attendance and promote positive behavior.
  • Broad and ambitious curriculum designed to build knowledge progressively.
  • Pupils demonstrate strong personal development through engagement in a range of activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Gaps in foundational knowledge such as handwriting and number formation need to be addressed.
  • Pupils' knowledge of cultural diversity and other faiths requires further strengthening.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 92%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 106
Maths 110

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 0
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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