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Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Kirkby Malham BD23 4BY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum includes a focus on outdoor learning and is well-designed to reflect the rural setting. Many pupils read for pleasure and are heard reading aloud.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been well designed, offering a variety of skills and knowledge with a strong culture of reading. Pupils make good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Insufficient challenge for pupils, particularly the most able, and gaps in pupils' personal development in Year 6.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics and the school has a robust culture of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers give close support to ensure that nobody is left behind. High-quality teaching assistants also support pupils well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good, both in lessons and at lunchtimes. They attend regularly and are punctual.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outcomes for pupils with SEND are good because of high-quality support. They learn alongside their peers and are fully integrated into the class.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure from bullying and harassment; they describe the school as 'a small school with a big heart.'
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors oversee safeguarding meticulously, and staff receive regular updates on safeguarding-related matters.
Parent Feedback: Parents report feeling well informed and overwhelmingly supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents who responded to Parent View felt well-informed and that their concerns were acted upon promptly by the governors.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils learn musical instruments and participate in numerous extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The curriculum reflects the rural setting well, offering good opportunities to learn outdoors, including the woodland area.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality teaching means that pupils enjoy learning immensely, and teachers question pupils well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ good subject knowledge and assessment enable most teachers to pinpoint the next steps in pupils' learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Roles of leaders are not yet clear or sufficiently developed; challenge provided to pupils is inconsistent.
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About Us
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 59 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 4.7 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 87 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 20% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.17% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.25% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 82 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.49% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.15% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1