Leavening Community Primary School
Back Lane, Leavening, Malton, YO17 9SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leavening Community Primary School is a primary school in Malton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 1 February 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils say they enjoy school. Staff work hard to ensure that learning is enjoyable. They know the pupils well and adapt learning to meet individual needs. Many pupils talk about how kind everyone is at Leavening Primary. They say everyone is included. Many parents echo this view. They comment on how well their children 'thrive' and 'flourish' at this nurturing school. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Staff help pupils to understand how to respond positively in difficult social situations. Most pupils behave well and encourage others to do so. Some pupils are too eager, and interrupt the teacher or other pupils. This can disrupt the process of learning. Most pupils say that bullying does not happen. If it does, they are confident that adults will sort it out quickly. Pupils benefit from a variety of after-school clubs and a range of well-planned 'golden opportunities'. These include looking after the school guinea pigs, visiting the Royal Armouries and the opportunity to take part in Young Voices at Sheffield Arena. Pupils enjoy the range of activities available.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, such as art and geography, the school has not made clear the essential knowledge pupils need to remember. This means that teachers cannot efficiently check that pupils are ready to take the next step in learning. The school should ensure that the most important knowledge is clearly identified in all subjects, and that staff check that pupils have retained this knowledge before moving learning on.
- It is not always clear what subject-specific vocabulary pupils should know and use at each stage of their learning. As a result, teachers do not always know which vocabulary needs specific attention. The school should refine the subject vocabulary lists to ensure that staff can confidently support pupils to learn and use new vocabulary well in their spoken and written work.
- Some pupils frequently interrupt the teacher or other pupils. They do not always listen carefully to explanations or give other pupils the chance to contribute. The school should ensure that all staff apply the high behaviour expectations consistently so that all pupils can learn without disruption.
Pupil numbers and mix
47 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Leavening Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Norton Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Welburn Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sian Mitchell
- Phone
- 01653658313
- Address
- Back Lane, Leavening, Malton, YO17 9SW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121453
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.