Kirkby Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4BY
10 reasons to choose Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. It is one of the best state primary schools in Skipton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
School fundamentals
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a voluntary aided school. The school is federated with Settle CofE Primary School in The Settle and Malhamdale Partnership. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection.
Average class size
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School has three mixed-age classes and an average class size of 25 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks in the top 31% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, the school achieves above average scores for pupil progress.
The Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for music.
Sport at Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in some sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 9.00am to 3.30pm though after school clubs may extend the day to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School
Giggleswick Junior School (6.8 miles).
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Giggleswick School (6.7 miles); Oakhill School (21.6 miles).
Skipton Girls’ High School (9.7 miles); Ermysted’s Grammar School (10.6 miles); South Craven School (15.6 miles).