The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Maddocks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kendal Road, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hellifield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hellifield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hellifield Community Primary School?
Hellifield Community Primary School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hellifield Community Primary School take?
Hellifield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hellifield Community Primary School?
Hellifield Community Primary School is in Skipton, BD23 4HA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hellifield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hellifield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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