Reedness Primary School, Reedness, Goole
Reedness Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Reedness, Goole. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. It was 23% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Reedness Primary School in detail
Reedness Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Reedness Primary School we aim to develop children who can say: To create a nurturing environment where all children are inspired to become lifelong learners who can build strong relationships, unlock their full potential and celebrate theirs and others successes. To build strong, trusting, meaningful and collaborative relationships across the whole school community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At our school, we take pride in fostering an environment that nurtures individual growth and development. Our key aims are to help our children leave our school with a strong sense of confidence, happiness, independence, respect, and pride. These qualities will serve them well as they navigate the complexities of life."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £2 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Reedness Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Reedness Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Reedness Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Reedness Primary School are Swinefleet Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Hook Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 77% maths); Kingsway Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 58% reading, 63% maths); and Marshlands Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 51% reading, 49% maths).
Swinefleet Primary SchoolHook Church of England Primary SchoolKingsway Primary SchoolMarshlands Primary School
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Reedness Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child feels safe (93%).
Who goes there
9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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
Reedness Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Saltmarshe Rail Stn, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
Reedness Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school provides a warm, close-knit community where children feel genuinely cared for and supported. Staff know each pupil well and have high expectations, helping them achieve well and develop into confident, independent citizens. The school makes excellent use of its small size by offering diverse enrichment activities and ensuring pupils with additional needs receive personalised support.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with early phonics teaching and inviting reading spaces that engage pupils
- Excellent pastoral care and well-being support, creating a caring ethos where bullying is rare
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring equal opportunities and high ambitions for all
- High attendance rates and positive behaviour based on strong relationships
- Broad curriculum enrichment including sports clubs, visits to local engineering firms and residential trips
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not consistently check what pupils know before planning new learning activities, affecting how well pupils learn the curriculum
- Early years outdoor provision does not fully support intended learning in literacy and numeracy as effectively as indoor areas
- Some activity choices in early years are more effective than others in supporting children's learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, visits to local engineering firms, residential trips, student librarians, Kindness Ambassadors
Reedness Primary School is a small, caring school where pupils thrive in a welcoming environment with high-quality pastoral care and strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school maintains a broad and ambitious curriculum with good achievements across most subjects.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
22.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Reedness Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Reedness Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Reedness Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
23%
Available places
24 pupils
105 places
81 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Reedness, Goole
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reedness, Goole
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
44
Total Pupils
27
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
11.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,551
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£13,090
Per pupil
£344k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
24
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Reedness Primary School
What is Reedness Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Reedness Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Reedness Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Reedness Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Reedness Primary School?
Reedness Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 23% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Reedness Primary School?
Classes at Reedness Primary School average 21.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Reedness Primary School?
Reedness Primary School has around 44 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Reedness Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Reedness Primary School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Reedness Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Reedness 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 Reedness Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Reedness Primary School?
Reedness Primary School is at Main Street, Reedness, Goole, DN14 8HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)