Introduction

The appendix has been organised by the five Council Plan themes: Thriving Places and Empowered Communities, Sustainable and Connected Places, Safe, Healthy and Living Well, Maximise the Potential and One Council. There are 171 KPI’s in total, with 107 reported on a quarterly basis and 64 reported on an annual basis.

RAG – An indication of the level of performance an indicator is currently achieving in relation to a set target or national benchmarking level for that indicator. While the RAG rating is linked to the two “Improvement since last” markers, it is a standalone measure, measured by performance to either the target or benchmarking.

	Green - Current performance is on or exceeding target, whether in relation to target or national benchmarking		Red - Current performance is significantly below expected standards, whether in relation to target or national benchmarking.		Baseline - Indicates performance is currently being tracked to inform the benchmarking / target setting process.
	Amber - Current performance is below expected standards, whether in relation to target or national benchmarking		Contextual - These measures present a rounded view of information relevant to the service area although performance may not be within the control of the Council.		In Development - The KPI has been agreed, but data collection is needed to inform performance levels.

“DoT” – Current Direction of Travel when compared to the last annual or quarterly figures. This is a measure of how the indicator is moving over two periods – Annual and Quarterly. Key:

Direction of travel is positive compared to the year-end or last quarter figures

Direction of Travel is negative compared to the year-end or last quarter figures

Performance is static to last year’s outturn or last quarter’s figures

N/A

Data either at a yearly or quarterly level not available

Safe, Healthy and Living Well

· Ensure the people of North Yorkshire are safe, healthy and living well.

SAFE, HEALTHY AND LIVING WELL – CORPORATE LEVEL KPI
KPI Code	Primary Indicator	Latest Data	Previous Data	Benchmarking / Target	RAG	DoT		Notes
KPI Code	Primary Indicator	Latest Data	Previous Data	Benchmarking / Target	RAG	Quarter	Year	Notes
Quarterly
CYPS31	Number of households open to Early Help	Q3 1338	25/26 Q2 1397 Q1 1420 24/25 Q4 1,503 Q3 1,401 Q2 1,441	There are no national figures for Early Help.				Households open have decreased for the last four quarters. The level in Q3 24/25 is also below the level of Q3 2023/24, when there were 1,549 households open – a reduction of 13.6%. There has been a notable increase of 2a/2b decisions (advice given to other agencies) and work is ongoing to identify if this is the reason for the reduction in EH cases.
CYPS32	Timeliness of initial assessments (Early Help)	Q3 96.6%	25/26 Q2 90.6% Q1 96.4% 24/25 Q4 94.9% Q3 97.2% Q2 95.6%	There are no national targets for Early Help. The service set the target at 95%.				Performance in Q3 is at 96.6%, above the target level of 95%. This is an improvement from the 90.6% last month and only 9 assessments were not completed within the 20-day target. In December, by area, only three of the 11 teams did not achieve the 95% target, and 5 managed to achieve 100% completion in time.
CYPS33	Timeliness of assessment reviews (Early Help)	Q3 98.7%	25/26 Q2 97.4% Q1 97.3% 24/25 Q4 98.1% Q3 98.1% Q2 98.0%	There are no national targets for Early Help. The service set the target at 95%.				The percentage of Reviews completed within target has increased to 98.7%, up from 97.4% last quarter. This is the strongest performance seen. In December, only 3 reviews were not authorised within the 6-week timescales. Of the 11 teams, all achieved over 95%, and 8 achieved 100%
CYPS34	The total number of children subject to a child protection plan (rate per 10,000)	Q3 – 56.5 (654)	25/26 Q2 - 62.1 (707 Q1 - 58.0 (666) 24/25 Q4 55.6 (633) Q3 51.4 (586) Q2 46.0 (523)	National rate (Q4 2024/25) – 45.3 SN Average (Q4 2024/25) – 34.5				Rate has fallen for the first time in 8 quarters, although remains significantly higher than the national or SN group average rates and higher than at the same point in 2024/25
CYPS35	Rate of second or subsequent child protection plans	Q3 – 24.0%	25/26 Q2 – 19.3% Q1- 26.7% 24/25 Q4 30.5% Q3 21.2% Q2 18.8%	National rate (Q4 2024/25) – 24.2% SN Average (Q4 2024/25) – 21.6%				Rate has risen by almost 6% this quarter, although the rate of repeat CPP stood at 23.1% for the year to date, almost identical to the year-to-date rate of 23.0% at the same point in 2024/25. It should be noted that as a quarterly measure this KPI is very volatile
CYPS36	The total number of children in care	Q3 - 601	25/26 Q1 – 527 Q2 - 547 24/25 Q4 526 Q3 511 Q2 473	National Rates and Statistical Neighbour Rates are worked out at the number per 10k so not aligned to our quarterly reporting.				The number of Children in Care in care has increased significantly at the end of Q3 2025/26 to 601 children +54 children compared to Q2 2025/26. Additionally, as a year-on-year comparison increased by 90 children compared to the same point last year Q3 2024/25. Regarding UASC children there has been a decrease this Quarter down to 44 compared to compared to 48 at the end of Q2 2025/26. The total number of children in care including UASC is currently at 592 compared to 571 children and young people at the end of Q2 2025/26.
CYPS37	The number of admissions to children in care	Q3 - 61	25/26 Q1 – 63 Q2 – 60 24/25 Q4 53 Q3 64 Q2 68	National Rates and Statistical Neighbour Rates are worked out at the number per 10k so not aligned to our quarterly reporting.				The number of admissions into care have increased by 1 compared to Q2 2025/26. This is still encouraging as increases of overall number in care have reached an all-time high, it is also lower than the same point last year (64) Q3 2024/25.
CYPS38	The number of discharges from children in care	Q3 – 49	25/26 Q1 – 57 Q2 - 36 24/25 Q4 49 Q3 27 Q2 41	National Rates and Statistical Neighbour Rates are worked out at the number per 10k so not aligned to our quarterly reporting.				The number of discharges into care have increased at the end of Q3 2025/26 to 49 compared to 36 at the end of Q2 2025/26 An increase of 13 children which is encouraging and will help to stabilise the number of children currently in care. When comparing year on year statistics this equates to an increase of 22 children compared to Q3 2024/25.
CYPS39	The Percentage of referrals to children's Social Care that are repeat referrals	Q3 – 21.5%	25/26 Q2 – 17.7 Q1- 20.3% 24/25 Q4 19.1% Q3 20.7% Q2 20.3%	National rate (Q4 2024/25) – 20.5% SN Average (Q4 2024/25) – 17.6%				Rate of repeat referral has increased by almost 4% this quarter. However, for the year to date the rate was 19.8%, down from 21.1% in the same period in 2024/25. Year to date performance remains statistically significantly better than the national average
CYPS40	The percentage of children with an up-to-date SDQ	Q3 – 67%	25/26 Q1 - 73% Q2 - 65% 24/25 Q4 72.9% Q3 68.2% Q2 73.3%	National rate (Q4 2024/25 903 DFE Return) 78% SN Average (Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 74.4%				The percentage of children with an up-to-date SDQ score has decreased down to 67% which is higher than Q2 2025/26 with 65%, but just 1.2% lower than 2024/25.
CYPS41	The average SDQ score for children in care	Q3 – 17.0	25/26 Q1 - 16.7 Q2 - 16.2 24/25 Q4 16.1 Q3 16.7 Q2 17.2	National rate (Q4 2024/25 903 DFE Return 14.9 SN Average (Q4 2024/25 903 DFE Return 14.8)				The average SDQ score has increased at the end of Q3 2025/26 up to 17.0 compared to Q2 2025/26 16.2 also marginally higher than the same point last year Q3 2024/25 16.7.
CYPS42	The number of Care Leavers receiving support from the leaving care team	Q3 544	25/26 Q2 545 Q1 534 24/25 Q4 522 Q3 525 Q2 528					The number of care leavers is on an upward trend, but reduced by one compared to Q2 (545). However, this is a notable increase to Q3 2023/24, when there were 525.The numbers are impacted from the number of Unaccompanied Asylum seekers, ageing out and ceasing to be looked after and becoming a care leaver.
CYPS43	% of Care Leavers (aged 19, 20 or 21) that the local authority is ‘in-touch’ with	Q3 98.4%	25/26 Q2 97.9% Q1 98.9% 24/25 Q4 99.5% Q3 99.4% Q2 99.5%	National rate (Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 92% SN Average (Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 96.1%				Only three care leavers were not in touch in Q3 2025.26. This equated to 98.4%, an increase from 97.9% last quarter. This is still a strong performance from the service when comparing to the national benchmark and statistical neighbours.
CYPS44	% of Care Leavers (aged 19, 20 or 21) in suitable accommodation	Q3 96.2%	25/26 Q2 95.8% Q1 96.3% 24/25 Q4 92.7% Q3 94.7% Q2 98.3%	National rate (Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 88% SN Average (Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 92.7%				Suitable accommodation has seen an increased from 95.8% in Q2 up to 96.2% in Q3. This is a strong performance from the service when comparing to the national benchmark and statistical neighbours. However, accommodation does remain a challenge for the service.
CYPS45	% of respondents who were either satisfied or very satisfied with the involvement from the Children & Families Service	Q2 98% (awaiting Q3 figure)	25/26 Q1 100% 24/25 Q4 93% Q3 94% Q2 89%					The percentage of families satisfied or very satisfied at the end of Q2 2025/26 has decreased marginally to 98%, compared to 100% at the end of Q1 2025/26. As a year-on-year comparison this equates to a +9% increase (89% Q2 2024/25).
CYPS46	Number of Contacts Received by MAST	Q3 - 8559	25/26 Q2 - 8777 Q1 – 8645 24/25 Q4 8603 Q3 8055 Q2 7489	No target applicable and not benchmarked				There is no nationally agreed definition of a contact, preventing benchmarking. This quarter saw a small reduction in the number of contacts, but demand remains significantly higher than in 2024/25
CYPS47	Number of Referrals to CSC	Q3 – 1235 (107per 10k)	25/26 Q2 – 1257 (110 per 10k) Q1 – 1292 (113 per 10k) 24/25 Q4 1431 Q3 1417 Q2 1340	National rate (Q4 2024/25) – 141 per 10k SN Average (Q4 2024/25) – 105 per 10k				Third successive quarter to see a reduction in the rate of referral to CSC
CYPS48	Percentage of C&F assessments completed in 45 working days	Q3 – 93.6%	25/26 Q2 – 90.6% Q1 – 91.4% 24/25 Q4 92.8% Q3 97.7% Q2 94.8%	National rate (Q4 2024/25) – 83.8% SN Average (Q4 2024/25) – 75.4%				Performance improved by 3% this quarter but remains below the average across 2023/24 and 2024/25 (96%). However, performance remains much better than national of SN averages
CYPS49	The percentage of children with an up-to-date health assessment	Q3 – 88%	25/26 Q1 – 91% Q2 – 88% 24/25 Q4 89.2% Q3 83.5% Q2 85.4%	National Rate (2024/25 903 DFE Return) 90% SN (2024/25 903 DFE Return) 91%				Children services continue to strive to improve the health outcomes for the children in North Yorkshire’s care, this has made a significant difference to the % of children and young people with an up-to-date health assessment. At the end of Q3 2025/26 the % has remained stable at 88%, which is also higher than the same point last year +5.5%. Sitting just below the national and statistical neighbours' averages from the DFE 903 return 2024/25.
CYPS50	The percentage of children with an up-to-date dental check	Q3 – 77%	25/26 Q1 – 79% Q2 – 77% 24/25 Q4 73.6% Q3 75.2% Q2 70.2%	National Rate (2023/24 903 DFE Return) 79% SN (2023/24 903 DFE Return) 77.2%				Dental is another area that children services have strived to improve ensuring children in North Yorkshire’s care get access to a dentist and get a dental check within 12 months, making a significant difference to the % of children and young people with an up-to-date dental check. At the end of Q3 2025/26 has remained stable at 77% compared to Q2 2025/26 and +1.8% above the same point last year. NY sitting just below national rate and in line with statistical neighbours' average.
CYPS51	The percentage of children with up-to-date immunisations	Q3 – 76%	25/26 Q1- 76.9% Q2- 71% 24/25 Q4 73.4% Q3 71.8% Q2 71.9%	National (2023/24 903 DFE Return) 84% SN (2023/24 903 DFE Return) 85.4%				Immunisations are constantly reviewed by children services to improve ensuring children in North Yorkshire’s care working very closely with health partners, which over 2024/25 into 2025/26 have improved significantly. At the end of Q3 2025/26 there has been a significant increase +5%. Also compared to the same point last year +4.2% (Q3 2024/25). There is a little more work to do as currently as below national average of 84% and Statistical neighbour 85.4%.
CYPS52	Binary Reoffending Rate	Oct-Dec23 36.1%	Jul-Sep23 33.3% Apr-Jun23 36.2% Jan-Mar23 28.6% Oct-Dec22 40.0%	National Oct-Dec 23 32.3%		N/A		The latest official Binary re-offending rate (3-month cohort) for North Yorkshire increased from the figure seen in the previous cohort, to 36.1%. The latest rate is higher than the Family Group average (32.0%), the Regional rate (33.9%) and the National rate (32.3%).
Annual
CYPS30	First Time Entrant Rate per 100,000	Oct24-Sep25 164	Jul24-Jun25: 155 Apr24-Mar25: 190 Jan-Dec 24: 181 Oct23-Sep24: 176	National: 155 Regional: 200 Family Group: 117		N/A		The latest rate (164) is higher than the Family Group average (117) and National rate (155) but lower than the Regional rate (200).

Maximise the Potential

· Maximise the potential of North Yorkshire’s people and communities.

MAXIMISE THE POTENTIAL – CORPORATE LEVEL KPI

KPI Code

Primary Indicator

Latest Data

Previous Data

Benchmarking / Target

RAG

DoT

Notes

Quarter

Year

Quarterly

CYPS9

The % of young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in academic year 12 and year 13

1.7%

25/26

Q1 1.5%

Q2 1.0%

24/25

Q4 1.6%

Q3 1.6%

Q2 1.1%

Q1 1.6%

National NEET 3.5% (Feb 2025)

Y&H NEET 3.8% (Feb 2025)

National Situation Not Known 1.6% (Feb 2025)

Y&H Situation Not Known 1.4% (Feb 2025)

NYC Situation Not Known 1.6% (Feb 2025)

At the end of Q2 2025/26 the % of NEET are currently lower than the previous Quarter (Q2 2025/26) and at the same point last year also (Q2 2024/25). Also, significantly below the national rates.

However, this period can be uncertain as the teams are in the process of contacting the previous Year 11 young people to confirm if they are engaging in Employment, Education or Training.

CYPS10

The % of care leavers aged 19, 20 and 21 that are in education, employment, or training 

63.5%

25/26

Q2 65.4%

Q1 59.0%

24/25

Q4 61.3%

Q3 59.8%

Q2 59.3%

Q1 61.0%

National rate

(Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 54%

SN Average

(Q4 2023/24 903 DFE Return) 56.7%

At the end of Q3 2025/26 the % of care leavers 19, 20 and 21 that are in education, employment or training reduced slightly from 65.4% to 63.5%. However, this is strong performance from the service as above national and statistical neighbour benchmarks also.

CYPS12

Number of children who are EHE

Q3 1410

25/26

Q1 1559

Q2 1337

24/25

Q4 1441

Q3 1314

Q2 1142

% of school population EHE (Autumn 2023/24 EHE Census, DfE)

National

1.4%

North Yorkshire

1.5%

EHE population continuing to increase although some signs of a slower increase in recent Quarters. National benchmarks are as of % of school populations and the most recent comparison is from the Autumn 2024/25 EHE census, showing that North Yorkshire rates are marginally higher than national.

CYPS13

The % of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) issued within 20 weeks

Q3 72.8%

25/26

Q1 58.7%

Q2 78.2%

24/25

Q4 20.4%

Q3 7.7%

Q2 11.6%

National

2024 calendar:

46%

Timeliness of New EHC plans is continuing to improve and is maintaining at a high level.

72.8% issued in 20 weeks in Q3.

Performance is now much higher than this time last year.

The current rate puts North Yorkshire at higher performance than National rates seen last year.

Annual

CYPS1

The % of children achieving a good level of development at Early Years Foundation Stage Profile 

24/25

70.6%

22/23 70.3%
23/24 71.2%

England 24/25 68.3%
England 23/24
67.7%

England 22/23
67.2%

N/A

The percentage of children achieving a “Good Level of Development reduced this year to 70.6%. This is still above the national benchmark of 68.3%.

CYPS2

School Readiness: the % of children with free school meal status achieving a good level of development at the end of reception 

24/25

45.7%

22/23 51.4%
23/24 47.6%

England 24/25 51.3%

England 23/24 51.6%

England 22/23 51.6%

N/A

Continues to be below the national standard

CYPS3

The % of pupils achieving the expected level or above in reading, writing and maths combined Key Stage 2 

24/25

59.6%

22/23 55.6%
23/24 58.2%

England
2024/25 62.2%
2023/24 61.3%

N/A

Provisional data. Finalised data will be released later in the term.

CYPS4

Average Attainment 8 score at Key Stage 4 

24/25
46.5

22/23 46.8
23/24 46.8

2024/25 national
46.1

N/A

North Yorkshire remains above the national comparator (0.4 difference). However, the score was slightly lower than the previous year.

CYPS5

Progress 8 score at Key Stage 4 

N/A

22/23

0.04

2022/23 national

-0.03 

N/A

Not available

CYPS6

Overall attendance rate

24/25

Primary 95.3%

Secondary 91.6%

Primary

2023/24 94.8%

2022/23 94.7%

Secondary 2023/24 90.5%

2022/23 90.9%

National

Primary

2023/24

94.5%

Secondary

2023/24

91.1%

N/A

Awaiting annual releases

CYPS7

Severe Absence rate

24/25

Primary 0.6%

Secondary 3.4%

Primary

23/24 0.6%

22/23 0.6%

Secondary

23/24 4.5%

22/23 3.8%

National

Primary

2023/24

0.9%

2022/23

0.7%

2021/22

0.6%

Secondary

2023/24

3.8%

2022/23

3.4%

2021/22

2.7%

N/A

Awaiting annual releases

CYPS8

% of young people with a qualification by age 19 (Level 2 / Level 3) 

N/A

22/23

L2 86.5%

L3 61.3%

2022/23 National

Level 2: 85.5%

Level 3: 61.3%

2021/22 National

Level 2: 82.9%

Level 3: 62.9%

N/A

CYPS11

The % of pupils who attend a good or outstanding school (primary/ secondary) (to be updated when changes to Ofsted grading system announced).

24/25

86.0%

National 2024/25 90.1%

N/A

There is no longer an “overall” grade for school Ofsted inspections

CYPS14

Rate of children with an Education Health Care Plan as % of school population 

2024/25 (Academic)

Primary: 2.9%

Secondary: 3.1%

24/25

Primary 2.5%

Secondary 2.6%

National  

Jan 2024

Primary 3.0% of school population

Secondary 2.7% of school population

CYPS15

The number of children receiving SEN Support as a % of school population 

2024/25 (Academic)

Primary: 14.0%

Secondary: 13.1%

24/25

Primary 13.7%

Secondary 12.1%

National  

Jan 2024

Primary 14.1% of school population

Secondary 12.9% of school population

CYPS16

GCSE 9-5 pass in English and Maths (Basics) at KS4 

24/25

46.8%

22/23 45.7%
23/24 47.7%

National 23/24

46.3%
24/25
45.2%

N/A

In 24/25 North Yorkshire’s results were 1.6% higher than national. In the previous year the gap between North Yorkshire and National was 1.3%

CYPS17

Persistent absence as % of school population (primary/secondary) 

24/25 to end of Q4

Primary 11.5%

Secondary 22.4%

2023/24

Primary 12.4%

Secondary 27.3%

National: 

2023/24

Primary: 14.6%

Secondary: 25.6%

N/A

As is the case nationally, attendance in schools is yet to recover to levels seen before the pandemic.

There have been recent improvements in primary school attendance. Whilst improvements have also been seen in secondary and special schools, these continue to be above national rates recorded in 2023/24.

Awaiting annual releases for recent national comparisons.

CYPS18

% of school population suspended at least once in academic year to date'

Children Suspended at least once: Academic year to 2024/25: 2808 (estimate: 3.6%)

Academic year 2023/24: 3095

National

2023/24

Children Suspended:

4.04%

Suspensions:

11.31%

North Yorkshire

2023/24

Children Suspended:

4.00%

Suspensions:

13.18%

N/A

Awaiting annual releases

CYPS19

% of school population permanently excluded in academic year to date

Academic year 2024/25 to end of Q4:

123

Academic year 2023/24:

122

National

2023/24

0.11%

North Yorkshire

2023/24

0.09%

N/A

There is as yet no sign in a reduction in the high level of permanent exclusions from primary schools which increased in recent years.

Rates of secondary schools choosing to permanently exclude is very similar to recent years but higher than levels seen in the years before the pandemic.

CYPS20

Adult Learning - 19+ Adult Skills funded learners - Overall Achievement Rates 

23/24

77.1%

(End of Academic Year)

22/23

80.6%

(End of Academic Year)

All figures from end of academic year

2021/22
Q2 77.3%

2020/21

76.9% (End of academic year)

National

85.8%

N/A

At the end of 23/24, there has been a decrease in the % of overall achievers 19+ compared to 2022/23. The overall achievement is also below the national average. Currently at Q1 2025/26 this has improved significantly the end of the academic year is 31/07/2025, so the improved outcomes will be reported at Q2 2025/26.

The service has also been inspected recently in 2024/25 and have gained a good with some outstanding areas from OFSTED.

CYPS21

Adult Learning - 19+ Adult Skills funded learners - Overall Retention Rates

23/24

86.1%

(End of Academic Year)

22/23

91.2%

(End of Academic Year)

2021/22
91.6% (End of Academic Year)

2020/21

88.8%

National

90.6%

N/A

At the end of 23/24, there has been a decrease in the % of overall retention 19+ compared to 2022/23. The overall achievement is also below the national average. Currently at Q1 2025/26 this has improved significantly the end of the academic year is 31/07/2025, so the improved outcomes will be reported at Q2 2025/26.

The service has also been inspected recently in 2024/25 and have gained a good with some outstanding areas from OFSTED.

CYPS22

Adult Learning - Apprenticeship Overall Achievement Rate

23/24

80.0%

(End of Academic Year)

22/23

52.2%

(End of Academic Year)

North Yorkshire

2021/22
47.8%

2020/21

78.6% (End of academic year)

National

65.0%

N/A

At the end of academic year 2023/24 there has been a significant improvement for Adult Learning Apprenticeships overall achievement with a +27.8% improvement year on year.

The service has also been inspected recently in 2024/25 and have gained a good with some outstanding areas from OFSTED. Apprenticeships was one of the areas of the adult learning service that was awarded Outstanding.

CYPS23

Adult Learning - Apprenticeship Overall Retention Rate

23/24

80.0%

(End of Academic Year)

2022/23

52.2%

(End of Academic Year)

2021/22
52.2% (End of academic year)

2020/21

78.6% (End of academic year)

National

65.0%

N/A

At the end of academic year 2023/24 there has been a significant improvement for Adult Learning Apprenticeships retention with a +27.8% improvement year on year.

CYPS24

Number of Education, Health and Care Plans discontinued as needs met within a plan, for children of school age

2024 (calendar)

300

2023 (calendar)

228

2025

6.8% of all January EHC plans

2024

5.5% of all January current EHC plans

N/A

CYPS25

% of children with a North Yorkshire EHC Plan currently in a Special Independent or Special non-maintained school placement

2025 (Jan)

5.2%

2024 (Jan)

5.1%

N/A

CYPS26

Number of appeals to SEND tribunal

2024/25 (academic)

246

2023/24 (academic)

258

N/A

CYPS27

Total pupils on SEND transport

1632 (Dec 2024)

1540 (Dec 2023)

N/A

CYPS28

Total pupils on solo SEND transport

249 (Dec 2024)

250 (Dec 2023)

N/A

CYPS29

Proportion of Local Authority funded EHC plans placed in mainstream

2025 (Jan)

45%

2024 (Jan)

44%

N/A