The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Dan Nixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess Road, Market Weighton, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3BY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in York, YO43 3BY, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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