SchoolScoresKirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Main Street, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3JY
01977 620497 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 February 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
8 pupils in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
75% — 15 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 18 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 35th highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 36 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 29th highest of 35 state primary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Norton Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Norton Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2023.
How did Kirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Kirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put Kirk Smeaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121573.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.