Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Driffield, YO25 3EX · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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22nd of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.8/10 against 3,893 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
This small primary school is described as having "big ambitions" for pupils, with a culture underpinned by the values of "Respect, Aspire, Achieve". Pupils are "kind, respectful and courteous", benefiting from staff who know them well and a curriculum that effectively uses the school’s rural location. While achievement is strong in core subjects like reading and mathematics, the report notes that expectations in some foundation subjects are currently too low for older pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, mathematics, and science, with "high-quality resources" supporting the new phonics curriculum.
- The school makes excellent provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including tailored support and confidence-building initiatives like a "reading dog".
- Staff are "proud to be members of staff" and feel valued, creating a stable environment where pupils feel "happy and safe".
- Personal development is ambitious, with pupils engaging in residential visits and learning to be "responsible citizens" through charity work and moral education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must increase the level of challenge in some foundation curriculum subjects for key stage 2 pupils, as current work is "too easy".
- The school needs to provide more frequent opportunities for key stage 2 pupils to use and apply their "extended writing skills" across the wider curriculum to ensure they meet the school’s ambitious intent.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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