Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School

About Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School

Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School sits in the middle of the pack academically when compared with other primary schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Its headline Key Stage 2 metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 58%, just three percentage points below the local authority average of 61%. That places the school 59th out of 106 primaries in the area, a solidly mid-table position. Where the school does nudge ahead is in reading: 92% of pupils met the expected standard and 43% reached the higher standard, both well above typical figures. Maths is also a relative strength, with an average scaled score of 105 and 81% hitting the expected mark. Writing and the combined higher standard are weaker spots — only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in writing and in the combined measure — which drags the overall ranking into the bottom half nationally. Still, for a school with just 3.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results suggest a broadly capable cohort rather than one pushing the upper boundaries.

Ofsted last inspected the school in April 2023 and rated it Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2012, which also awarded a Good overall. The school has held its rating steadily, with no signs of decline. At Key Stage 2, the average reading score of 108 and maths score of 105 are both above the national benchmark of 100, reinforcing the picture of a school that delivers solid core skills. The progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the attainment figures themselves are respectable. The school's ranking in the Yorkshire and the Humber region places it at the 58th percentile, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of regional peers, even if it is not among the local leaders like Skidby or Walkington.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 120 applications for 60 places and 58 first-preference offers made from 69 first-preference applications — a ratio of two applicants per place. This suggests strong local demand. Facilities include a sensory room, music rooms, art studios, a library, a gymnasium, and playing fields, alongside clubs such as coding, chess, science club, and eco club. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, cricket, and tennis. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social and emotional mental health, and physical disabilities. With a capacity of 581 and currently 416 pupils, there is some headroom. This is a well-regarded village primary that suits families looking for a stable, Good-rated school with decent core results, a broad set of activities, and a clear SEND offer — particularly those who value reading outcomes and a low FSM context.

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