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Killinghall Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG3 2DWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,850
of 13,686 nationally

About Killinghall Church of England Primary School

Killinghall Church of England Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 76 applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.62. Of those applications, 27 were first-preference offers, meaning the school is turning away more than two families for every spot available. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character, and currently has 195 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. It is led by joint headteachers Ella Besharati and Mr Steven Holmes. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding rating for early years provision. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all judged Good. The previous inspection in 2012 also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOtley Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2DW
HeadteacherElla Besharati & Mr Steven Holmes
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils195
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity195 / 210 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSensory RoomDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Killinghall Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.