Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School, Tadcaster

In its own words: "Rooted in Christian belief, our vision for every member of this school community is to feel valued and respected, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, faith, belief or ability. Through developing a love of learning, each individual will have the opportunity to reach their full potential and aspire to become the person they were born to be."

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% 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 (66% in reading, 79% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School are Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1.6 miles, 95% reading, 100% maths); Sherburn Hungate Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 67% maths); Saxton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 95% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School.

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is one of 17 schools run by Yorkshire Learning Trust, an academy trust.

12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Church Fenton Rail Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirk Fenton P Sch (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In 2024/25, Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.