The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Roberts (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Gate, Kirkby Malham, Skipton, BD23 4BY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Skipton, BD23 4BY, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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