Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child feel valued and develop confidence. Pupils take on impressive leadership roles - from running fairtrade stalls to leading assemblies - which gives them real responsibility and a sense of belonging. The school's warm, inclusive approach means pupils with additional needs or difficulties are well supported and thrive alongside their peers, with families receiving excellent pastoral care.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme that builds character, develops pupils' understanding of British values, and teaches respect for different faiths and cultures
- Wide range of pupil leadership roles embedded throughout school life, from school councillors to eco leaders and wellbeing warriors
- High attendance rates and generally positive behaviour, supported by consistent staff approaches and strong relationships with families
- Inclusive approach to SEND and disadvantaged pupils with skilled staff and targeted support ensuring all pupils achieve well
- Strong early years provision with ambitious curriculum focused on language development and mathematical skills
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils from Year 2 onwards have developed less effective handwriting habits that are not always addressed in lessons
- Minor misconceptions in spelling, grammar and punctuation sometimes go unaddressed in class
- Recent phonics outcomes were lower than leaders expected, though targeted support is now in place
- Early years staff do not always connect and extend children's learning to deepen understanding
- Some inconsistency needed in how staff extend learning across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, eco leaders, fair-trade leaders, wellbeing warriors, weekly celebration assemblies, collective worship, house points system, London Marathon challenge, fairtrade stall, choirs, music competitions, musical instrument lessons, YouTube club, DJ tigers
Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School is a well-led school where pupils achieve well and personal development is a particular strength. The school creates an inclusive, nurturing environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive and take on meaningful leadership roles.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has declined from 84% to 71%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
120 pupils
150 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
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(114)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.03349%
Overall absence
8.57143%
Persistent absence
105
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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