Amotherby Community Primary School, Malton

Ofsted's report card from its 30 June 2026 inspection grades Amotherby Community Primary School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Pupils' attendance is high."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils do well."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Since the previous inspection, leaders have worked swiftly to improve the curriculum."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children make a positive and bright start to their time in school."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders take appropriate and swift action to ensure that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged are met."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have worked effectively to address the issues raised at the previous inspection."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Pupils benefit from a coherently planned offer which encompasses the personal social and health education (PSHE) curriculum as well as wider enrichment opportunities."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should support teachers to embed highly consistent pedagogical choices to support all pupils with their learning"; "Leaders should continue their work to ensure that pupils build deep and connected knowledge and skills across the wider curriculum".

In its own words: "We are a one-form entry school in the village of Amotherby situated just outside of Malton. We are a small school with a big heart, providing a safe and welcoming learning environment that encourages strong and positive relationships with pupils and parents. Our vision - Active - Aspire - Achieve - is at the heart of all that we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Amotherby School! As a one-form entry school, we are proud to offer a nurturing and close-knit environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. Our fantastic staff team is dedicated, passionate, and committed to providing the very best education, helping each child flourish both academically and personally."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama and choir.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Amotherby Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Amotherby Community Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Amotherby Community Primary School are Malton Primary Academy (2.9 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 68% maths); Slingsby Community Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); and Norton Community Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Amotherby Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Malton Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is BATA Warehouse (opposite), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Amotherby Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.