Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 117992 • Cottingham HU16 5TX
Overview
- Name
- Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 117992
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01482846169
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Street, Cottingham HU16 5TX
Summary
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 78 pupils across four classes, with a capacity for 84. The school is committed to providing a nurturing educational environment rooted in Christian values, specifically focusing on Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. Headteacher Stuart Richardson emphasizes the importance of community and personal development, encouraging students to support one another as they grow.
The curriculum at Skidby Primary is designed to foster both academic and spiritual growth, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and creative expression. Recent reports from Ofsted and the SIAMS highlight the effective teaching of writing and the positive culture of reading that inspires students. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's educational approach, noting the supportive atmosphere and the emphasis on individual student needs.
In addition to the primary education offered, Skidby Primary also hosts an independent nursery, providing early years education for younger children. The school aims to create a welcoming environment where families can engage with the school community and participate in their children's learning journey.
The curriculum at Skidby Primary is designed to foster both academic and spiritual growth, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and creative expression. Recent reports from Ofsted and the SIAMS highlight the effective teaching of writing and the positive culture of reading that inspires students. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's educational approach, noting the supportive atmosphere and the emphasis on individual student needs.
In addition to the primary education offered, Skidby Primary also hosts an independent nursery, providing early years education for younger children. The school aims to create a welcoming environment where families can engage with the school community and participate in their children's learning journey.
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Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 23.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 84 | 23.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 42 | 29 | 84 | 15.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 50 | 32 | 84 | 12.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 50 | 32 | 84 | 12.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 77 | 46 | 31 | 84 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 48 | 33 | 84 | 17.30 |
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