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Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JY, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.7 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
104
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 75% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score of 69.7, indicating it performs better than 70% of schools in the area. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 13%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced students.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Location
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53.64318, -1.21622 · WF8 3JY
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121573
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 69.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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