Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO41 4HP · York · primary school
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28th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Evolution Dance and Phunky Food Ambassadors clubs, participate in sports including netball, football and hockey, and perform in Elvington’s Got Talent. The school offers a residential outdoor visit and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 122 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a “good school,” described as “happy, caring and welcoming.” The inspection confirms that staff, pupils, and parents work together effectively, guided by Christian values and high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- The school offers a “well-constructed curriculum” where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “flourish and achieve well.”
- Early reading is “very effective,” with staff delivering phonics “with precision” so pupils become “confident and fluent readers quickly.”
- Pupils are “confident mathematicians” with “secure” knowledge, using subject-specific vocabulary accurately in problem-solving.
- Behaviour is “very good,” with pupils being “polite” and showing “respect for each other,” while bullying is “very rare.”
- Parents are “overwhelmingly positive,” noting that their children are given the opportunity to “flourish in his own unique way.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, including science, the curriculum sequence does not start from early years, meaning teachers lack clarity on essential knowledge for Reception pupils. The school should develop these curricula so leaders know “exactly what key knowledge and skills pupils should learn by the end of the Reception Year.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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