Kellington Primary School, Goole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, caring school where your child will thrive both academically and personally. The school has worked hard to raise standards and now provides high-quality teaching, particularly in reading and phonics. Your child will benefit from a comprehensive programme supporting their mental health and well-being, alongside exciting outdoor learning experiences and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Consistent phonics teaching with effective strategies to help pupils catch up
- Ambitious curriculum with teachers having secure subject knowledge
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are met
- Excellent personal development programme including residential visits, community involvement and outdoor learning
- Well-led school with effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behaviour policy for older pupils, disrupting lessons
- Attendance rates remain too low with too many persistently absent pupils
- Key stage 2 reading curriculum lacks sufficient detail and clarity about what pupils should learn
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, community singing at local care homes, charity fundraising, buddy systems, outdoor learning at village allotments, stargazing events, Future Fridays careers programme, breakfast club
Kellington Primary School has improved significantly since its last inspection and is now rated Good for quality of education. The school is caring and inclusive, with strong values and positive relationships at its core.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 67%. Maths has declined from 70% to 42%. Writing has declined from 50% to 42%.
Class Sizes
19.2
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
89 pupils
105 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Goole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Goole
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.55466%
Overall absence
20.77922%
Persistent absence
77
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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