Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, Ripon, HG4 3RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ripon for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 9th of 11 primary schools in Ripon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2013, report published 29 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils love coming to school. Pupils are happy and safe in this nurturing environment. The school's values of kindness, patience, love and peace thread through every aspect of school life. Excellent relationships develop between staff, pupils and families. Many pupils move into the area from other schools. They settle in well and make new friends quickly. Staff listen well to pupils and value their ideas. They encourage pupils to be resourceful and community-minded. This is shown in gardening club where pupils grow produce and gift it to local residents. Pupils live up to the high expectations of behaviour set by staff. Through the buddy system, older pupils mentor younger pupils in a caring way. Pupils get to know each other really well. They treat one another with high levels of respect. The school is calm and the classes have a working 'hum' as pupils focus on their learning. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and fairly. Pupils trust adults to resolve any concerns that they may have. Staff encourage pupils to be physically active. The school skipping sessions are helping pupils to become fitter. Through the cycling programme, pupils develop great awareness of road safety.
What the school should improve
- There is a lack of consistency in the way in which members of staff check pupils' knowledge systematically, identify misconceptions and provide direct feedback. This means that some pupils are not given a direct steer to make their learning better. The school should ensure that all staff are trained to assess pupils' knowledge and give them timely feedback.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
96 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Fountains Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| North Stainley Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 0% met the expected standard |
| Masham CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Taylor
- Phone
- 01765658329
- Address
- Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, Ripon, HG4 3RT
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121570
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.