SchoolScoresPickering Community Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Middleton Road, Pickering, YO18 8AJ
01751 472873 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 December 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Pickering comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Pickering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pickering. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pickering. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pickering. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 61st highest of 85 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | – | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pickering. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Pickering. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Pickering figures pool parents at the Pickering 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
56 pupils in this year group.
45% — 15 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Pickering. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 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
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pickering Community Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Thornton Dale CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pickering Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Pickering Community Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Pickering Community Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pickering Community Junior School?
86% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Pickering Community 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 121356.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.