Is Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 54th of 121 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

Back

Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Balne Moor Road, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DZ

Local ranking54th of 121 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

View on Ofsted

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 124
Boys: 72 (57%)
Girls: 54 (43%)
Capacity: 140 (90% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,019/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
White Other: 0.8%

96.0%

White British

1.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01405861916

office@pollington-balne.eriding.net

Visit website

Balne Moor Road

Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 118044
UKPRN: 10070338
Establishment No.: 3331

Common questions about Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School

Explore schools in Goole

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School usually look at the nearest primary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.