Rufforth Primary School
York, YO23 3QF · York · primary school
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23rd of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rufforth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 109. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Rufforth Primary School
Overview
Rufforth Primary School continues to be a good school, delivering on its vision of ‘excellence in a family atmosphere’. Pupils exhibit ‘exemplary’ behaviour and treat one another with ‘utmost respect’ within a harmonious and inclusive culture. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils study an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prepares them well for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy in this very inclusive school’ and benefit from a ‘broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum’.
- Reading is a priority; teachers are ‘experts in teaching phonics’, helping pupils become ‘fluent readers’ through carefully matched books.
- Mathematics teaching is strong, with a ‘clear structure’ that helps pupils become ‘fluent mathematicians’ and solve complex problems.
- Leaders provide extensive enrichment opportunities, including a ‘bespoke ‘enrichment pledge’’ and leadership roles like ‘friendship ambassadors’.
- Staff workload and well-being are priorities, with staff being ‘overwhelmingly positive about working at this school’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always enable pupils to practise learning in ways that help them ‘learn better over time’ across all subjects.
- Adults do not consistently help struggling readers ‘draw on their phonic knowledge’ when reading books.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where adults are ‘tenacious in following up on concerns’ and keep thorough records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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