Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Selby/York, YO8 3SQ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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148th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "blossom" in a "caring, close-knit" environment. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "kind and supportive" and achieve well above average standards in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum successfully enables pupils to "know more, and remember more" subject-specific knowledge, with particularly strong provision in science and mathematics.
- Early reading is taught effectively, leading to a "higher-than-average proportion of pupils" reaching the expected standard in phonics screening.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, following the same curriculum as their classmates with adapted tasks.
- The school "expertly promotes pupils’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding," fostering a sense of community and responsibility.
- Children in early years make a "very good start," gaining essential knowledge and developing positive attitudes to learning.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as history, the school must ensure pupils gain "key subject-specific concepts" to make meaningful connections between topics, as current tasks do not always require deep application of these concepts.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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