The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs K Rawes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Balne Moor Road, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School take?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is in Goole, DN14 0DZ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pollington-Balne 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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