Bacon Garth Primary School, based in Cottingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bacon Garth Primary School currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Garth, Cottingham, HU16 5BP |
| Website: | http://www.bacongarth.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01482849521 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth / Vicki Fieldhouse / Robinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117875 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 233 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.80% | 200 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road , HU16 5PE | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Child and Family Teaching Unit Main Street , Willerby HU10 6DS | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derringham School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.