The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3RT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School?
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School take?
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School?
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School is in Ripon, HG4 3RT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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