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Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

York, YO60 7QB · North Yorkshire · primary school

Ofsted: Not judged · 2024 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedNot judged
Pupils58
FSM14.8%
KS2 expected43%
AI summary of the Ofsted report Inspected 2024-12-04 · Tap to collapse

Generated by AI from the official inspection report — not written by Ofsted or SchoolsGPT staff. Always read the full Ofsted PDF before relying on this summary.

Overview:

Pupils at Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School learn and grow together in a supportive and nurturing environment, where they understand the school values of love, joy, patience and self-control. Pupils are keen to meet high expectations and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school promotes a culture of mutual respect, with positive relationships between staff and pupils.

Strengths:

  • Pupils are happy and thriving, with a calm and orderly behaviour.
  • The teaching of reading is a strength, with children in the early years getting off to a flying start with phonics.
  • Pupils with SEND receive the support they need to learn alongside their peers.
  • The school has a well-resourced library with a range of carefully selected books.
  • The sporting offer for all pupils, including those with SEND, is a particular strength.

Areas to improve:

  • In some subjects, some pupils’ misconceptions are not addressed in a timely manner, leading to gaps in their knowledge and understanding.

Safeguarding:

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Catchment / designated area

'Catchment school' determined by home address is explicit LA terminology.

Source: North Yorkshire admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-10-15)

Overall effectiveness
No overall grade — Ofsted paused single-headline judgements from September 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

What the entrance test covers

Each of the three North Yorkshire grammar schools tests differently: 1. Ripon Grammar School — GL Assessment papers in verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning (registration via North Yorkshire Council, test mid-September of Year 6, results by post mid-October). 2. Ermysted's Grammar School (boys, Skipton) — GL Assessment papers in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; registration direct with the school. 3. Skipton Girls' High School — FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) papers in English, maths and creative writing — a notably different format from the two GL-based schools; registration direct with the school. A family applying to both Skipton schools should prepare for two different exam styles on separate dates.

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Sheriff Hutton Primary School 2.5 mi · Primary · Good York, YO60 6SH Welburn Community Primary School 2.7 mi · Primary · Good York, YO60 7DX Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3.7 mi · Primary · Good York, YO60 6NS Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4.1 mi · Primary · Good York, YO41 1LB Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy 4.6 mi · Primary · Good York, YO32 5UH Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School 5.8 mi · Primary · Good York, YO32 9UP

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official North Yorkshire admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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