SchoolScoresPollington-Balne CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Balne Moor Road, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DZ
01405 861916 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 10 April 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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Goole comparisons use the 3 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 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 | Goole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Goole. Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 79% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Goole. Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 78% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Goole. Higher than 3% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 72% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 0% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Goole. Higher than 2% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 68% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Goole. Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45%said yes | 77% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). 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. Goole figures pool parents at the Goole 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
50% — 7 points below the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 19.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 16th highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 10.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 14 state primary schools in Goole. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 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
- Snaith Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hensall Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 April 2024.
How did Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School?
45% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Pollington-Balne CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 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 118044.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.