Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Scarborough, YO12 4SS · North Yorkshire · primary school
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97th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.3/10 against 3,597 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Overview
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘very happy, positive and welcoming members of the school’s “family”’, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos and values of ‘respect, kindness, love, peace and resilience’. Leaders have refined the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious and inclusive, with high expectations for pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high levels of enthusiasm and resilience in lessons’ and make connections between current and past learning.
- The school fosters a ‘love of reading’ through quality texts and a ‘well-stocked library’, with staff teaching phonics well from Reception.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, with pupils displaying ‘excellent manners’ and being ‘polite, kind and caring’.
- SEND and disadvantaged pupils access the ‘same ambitious curriculum as their peers’, with effective support in place.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils benefiting from ‘strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural guidance’ and numerous extracurricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects does not ‘precisely identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge’, meaning some gaps may go unaddressed.
- Some pupils do not ‘apply their phonic knowledge sufficiently well in both reading and writing, particularly in spelling’, which may slow their progress.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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