The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Miss Lisa Welburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School?
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School take?
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School?
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School is in York, YO51 9DS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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