Brayton Church of England Primary School
Selby, YO8 9DZ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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138th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brayton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Brayton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Brayton Church of England Primary School has improved significantly in recent years, with new leaders successfully addressing previous weaknesses. The school is proud to be a friendly and welcoming community, with staff and pupils treating each other with respect. Pupils are happy and safe, and are proud of their school.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ambitious curriculum, including for pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils are happy and safe, and are proud of their school.
- The relationships between pupils and staff are a real strength of the school.
- The Christian ethos of the school helps pupils to develop both spiritually and morally.
- The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and attendance.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school's curriculum does not identify the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember.
- In the early years and in key stage 1, some pupils are set writing tasks that do not match their phonics knowledge, making it difficult for them to form letters accurately.
- The different elements of the school's personal development offer do not align to ensure that pupils develop a rich set of experiences and have an age-appropriate understanding of the protected characteristics or fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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