Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School stands out sharply against the North Yorkshire average for primary schools. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2) sits at 60%, this school achieves 86% — a full 26 percentage points higher. That places it 12th out of 292 primary schools in the county, comfortably inside the top 5% nationally. The school is also oversubscribed: for 19 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 53 applications, with 22 listing it as first preference. That ratio of nearly three applicants per place tells you local families clearly see something worth competing for. The school is small — 133 pupils against a capacity of 132 — and has a Church of England character, with headteacher Emma McCormick leading a Good-rated school that has held that grade across both its most recent inspections.

Academically, the picture is consistently strong across the core subjects. At KS2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths individually, and 7% reached the higher standard in all three. Reading scores averaged 107 and maths 106, both above the national benchmark of 100. In reading, 29% of pupils achieved the higher standard, while in maths and writing that figure was 21% each. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to starting points, but the attainment outcomes are clearly well above typical levels for the area. The school ranks 13th in North Yorkshire on the expected standard metric, and 52nd in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Ofsted’s 2023 inspection rated every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good, with no outstanding or requires improvement ratings anywhere.

The school offers a practical, well-resourced environment. Facilities include a Forest School, playing fields, an ICT suite, art studios and a chapel, and the sports programme covers swimming, athletics, gymnastics, cross country, rounders and football. Clubs range from art and science to eco, chess, gardening and book club, giving children plenty to try outside the classroom. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) and autistic spectrum disorder, though the data does not detail how many pupils have an education, health and care plan. With a nursery on site, it can take children from age four. The oversubscription and strong local reputation suggest this is a school that suits families who prioritise academic attainment within a small, Church of England setting, and who are prepared to apply early for a place.

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