SchoolScoresMount Pleasant CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Princess Road, Market Weighton, York, YO43 3BY
01430 873338 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
York (East Riding of Yorkshire) comparisons use the 8 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | York (East Riding of Yorkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. York (East Riding of Yorkshire) figures pool parents at the York (East Riding of Yorkshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
46% — 11 points below the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 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 East Riding of Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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 | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 19.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 10.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in York (East Riding of Yorkshire). Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 11.1%* | 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
- Market Weighton Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mount Pleasant CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Mount Pleasant CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mount Pleasant CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
80% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mount Pleasant CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117982.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.