Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby, YO8 9HP · North Yorkshire · primary school
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87th 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Gardening Club, Choir, Craft Club, Recorder, Drama Club, and Cheerleading. Sports include basketball, boys football, benchball, netball, cricket, rounders, golf, and tag rugby. The school also organises residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the residential visits?
What Ofsted said about Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that the school meets the expected standard across all key areas, including achievement, attendance, curriculum, and leadership. Pupils achieve well, outperforming national counterparts, and benefit from a nurturing environment where they feel safe and valued. The report highlights a strong Christian ethos and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well by the end of key stage 2, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities also achieving highly compared to national averages.
- The curriculum is clear, ambitious, and designed to help pupils make "clear connections across subjects," deepening their knowledge and confidence.
- A positive reading culture is fostered from the early years, with pupils rapidly building confidence and a "genuine love for books."
- Pupils behave positively, treating each other with kindness, and bullying is not a concern; they feel confident to share worries with staff.
- Leaders maintain a "welcoming, nurturing culture" and have established strong links with the local community and church.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen monitoring of support strategies to reduce barriers to learning and close gaps in foundational knowledge.
- Develop a more systematic approach to reducing persistent absence.
- Increase the rigour of quality assurance systems to improve consistency in assessment and curriculum delivery.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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