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Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Princess Road, Market Weighton, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3BY, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
296
Capacity
330
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 80%, this primary school shows a solid level of community support, although it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths is below the national average at 46%, it performs relatively well compared to other schools, ranking in the top 87% for expected outcomes. However, the limited data on higher standards, with only 5% achieving this benchmark, suggests there is room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School has high expectations
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
Progress is communicated
78%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.86048, -0.66518 · YO43 3BY
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN117982
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a good school?
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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