Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
124
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 124 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher K Rawes, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10103rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 20 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Balne Moor Road, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 0DZ |
| Headteacher | K Rawes |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 124 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 124 / 140 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10103rd of 13,686
Nationally
1073rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
75th of 106
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Balne Moor Road, Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 0DZ
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