Rawcliffe Primary School
Goole, DN14 8RG · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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109th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,296 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 24.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.09 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rawcliffe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the After-School Adventure Club and participate in Black & White Sports Day, Cross Country, Table Tennis, Football, Dodgeball, and Bench ball. Trips include visits to Hull FC MKM stadium and Access all Areas. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Rawcliffe Primary School
Overview
Rawcliffe Primary School is described as a "small, friendly school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and relationships are "positive and respectful." Recent leadership changes have brought stability, raising "curriculum ambition" and expectations, resulting in stronger progress for most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, the early years provision requires improvement due to inconsistencies in delivery and limited opportunities for creativity and vocabulary development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that is "well sequenced," particularly in mathematics where concepts are introduced clearly.
- Reading is a strong priority; staff are "highly trained" in phonics, and the school’s "reading diet" introduces pupils to a "wide range of texts and authors."
- Personal development is effective, with pupils gaining an "age-appropriate understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships" and online safety.
- Pupils with SEND are "quickly identified" and receive support that is "consistently checked and evaluated" to ensure it makes a positive difference.
- Governors hold the school to account effectively, carrying out "regular checks to monitor the improvements that the school is making."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "proactive and responsive communication channels" so parents, including those of pupils with SEND, have a clear understanding of their child’s experiences.
- The early years curriculum is not delivered fully; the school should provide more opportunities for children to "develop independence and creativity" through play.
- There is insufficient focus on developing children’s language and vocabulary in the early years; the school must ensure all children benefit from "high-quality adult interactions."
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 24% |
| 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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