Pickering Community Infant School
URN: 121363 • Pickering YO18 7AT
Overview
- Name
- Pickering Community Infant School
- URN
- 121363
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Gillam (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Michaela De Barr, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01751472620
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ruffa Lane, Pickering YO18 7AT
Summary
Pickering Community Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 187 pupils and a capacity of 225. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by its motto, “Learning, Caring, Sharing.” The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, including outdoor play and educational excursions, which enhance children's understanding of their local geography and environment.
The school has a strong commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning, exemplified by its sensory garden where students engage in growing and tasting seasonal produce. This initiative not only supports their learning about nature but also encourages healthy eating habits. The school actively involves families in various activities, such as OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) sessions, which promote cooperative play and creativity among children.
Pickering Community Infant School values community engagement and invites prospective families to explore its facilities during open events. The school prioritises communication with parents through newsletters and digital platforms, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
The school has a strong commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning, exemplified by its sensory garden where students engage in growing and tasting seasonal produce. This initiative not only supports their learning about nature but also encourages healthy eating habits. The school actively involves families in various activities, such as OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) sessions, which promote cooperative play and creativity among children.
Pickering Community Infant School values community engagement and invites prospective families to explore its facilities during open events. The school prioritises communication with parents through newsletters and digital platforms, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SENDCo (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Our Virtual Library (download)
- Accessibility Statement (download)
- Privacy Statement (download)
- Our School (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 225
- Pupils
- 187
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 187 | 94 | 93 | 225 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 85 | 97 | 225 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 176 | 85 | 91 | 225 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 176 | 85 | 91 | 225 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 91 | 93 | 225 | 10.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 189 | 99 | 90 | 225 | 11.00 |
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