The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Michaela De Barr (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Middleton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Pickering Community Junior School a selective school?
No. Pickering Community Junior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Pickering Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Pickering Community Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pickering Community Junior School?
Pickering Community Junior School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pickering Community Junior School take?
Pickering Community Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pickering Community Junior School?
Pickering Community Junior School is in Pickering, YO18 8AJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pickering Community Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Pickering Community Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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