Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School, York
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in York. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- 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
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School are Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School (2.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.8 miles, Good).
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary SchoolTockwith Church of England Primary AcademyNun Monkton Primary Foundation SchoolLong Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Who goes there
8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 4 (6.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hammerton Rail Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (opposite), 290 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from April 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
58 pupils
84 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
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(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
58
Total Pupils
31
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
9.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£38,169
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,009
Per pupil
£450k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
48
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kirk Hammerton 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 Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School average 17.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School has around 58 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Kirk Hammerton 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 Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School?
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School is at St John's Grove, Kirk Hammerton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)