Killinghall Church of England Primary School, Harrogate
Killinghall Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Harrogate. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 31 schools in Harrogate with published results, and 11,772nd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Killinghall Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Killinghall Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 60% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Killinghall Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Killinghall Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Killinghall Church of England Primary School are Saltergate Junior School (1 mile); Saltergate Infant School (1 mile); New Park Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Killinghall Church of England Primary School.
Saltergate Junior SchoolSaltergate Infant SchoolNew Park Primary AcademySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Killinghall Church of England Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harrogate Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas's Church (s-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 22 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Killinghall Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Killinghall Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Killinghall Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrogate
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
204
Total Pupils
90
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,918
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,199
Per pupil
£1131k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Killinghall Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Killinghall Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Killinghall Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Killinghall Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Killinghall Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Killinghall Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Killinghall Church of England Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Killinghall Church of England Primary School has around 204 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Killinghall Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Killinghall Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Killinghall Church of England Primary School?
Killinghall Church of England Primary School is at Otley Road, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)