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Pickering Community Junior School
Middleton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AJ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.1 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
282
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly with 45% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, although limited data on parent satisfaction and other performance metrics may require further exploration.
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Last inspected: 9 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.24836, -0.78473 · YO18 8AJ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121356
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pickering Community Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Pickering Community Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 December 2014.
Is Pickering Community Junior School a good school?
Pickering Community Junior School scores 18.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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