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Schools in Market Weighton

A town in East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,343 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Market Weighton at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Market Weighton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries73 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1148%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 46.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Market Weighton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Market Weighton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Market Weighton

3 mainstream schools in Market Weighton, best first

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

York, YO43 3DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

16 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
112
Pupils per teacher
24.8
View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

York, YO43 3BY · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

Met the standard at 1146%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
292
Pupils per teacher
24.1
View school Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
See all 3 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Market Weighton

1 mainstream schools in Market Weighton, best first

The Market Weighton School

Market Weighton, YO43 3JF · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

138 first choices, 126 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.6%
Pupils
658
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school The Market Weighton School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Market Weighton

2 in Market Weighton, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Market Weighton

1 in Market Weighton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Becklands School

Market Weighton, YO43 3GA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
19
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Becklands School

Private Schools in Market Weighton

1 in Market Weighton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Becklands School

Market Weighton, YO43 3GA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
19
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Becklands School
The map

Every school in Market Weighton, on one map

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Market Weighton Infant School, GoodMount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Requires improvement in 2 areasThe Market Weighton School, Expected standard or betterSt Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, GoodThe Becklands School, GoodBlue Sky Day Nursery, GoodWillow Tree Nursery, Good
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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Market Weighton vs England

How good are Market Weighton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Market Weighton

Market WeightonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    48%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    49%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Market Weighton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
48% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
49% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Market Weighton has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 20% more pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Market Weighton's state schools each January.

Up 20% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Market Weighton17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Market Weighton

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How many schools are in Market Weighton?

Market Weighton has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Market Weighton?

The highest-ranked schools in Market Weighton on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, The Market Weighton School, Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Market Weighton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Market Weighton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Market Weighton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Market Weighton, 48% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Market Weighton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Market Weighton is 20.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Market Weighton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Market Weighton is 15.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Market Weighton?

There are 1,343 pupils enrolled across schools in Market Weighton, with 685 in primary and 658 in secondary. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Market Weighton?

There is 1 independent school in Market Weighton, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Market Weighton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Market Weighton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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