Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby, YO21 1NJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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247th 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 0.7/10 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) 2023/24 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. An Ofsted inspection in February 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 0.1 out of 10 among them, against 0.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Tech Decks, Sparks Circuit, and Cookery Clubs. Sports include swimming, cross country, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, and cricket. Arts activities feature the Whitby Literary Festival, Eskdale Music Festival, Speak Out, and cultural workshops. Trips to York are also organised.
Getting in
The published school roll is 36 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 to progress from the 33.0% expected standard to higher levels? What specific support is available for pupils who do not meet the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is described as a small, rural setting where “pupils’ happiness and wellbeing are at the heart” of the community. The report highlights a “calm and tranquil” atmosphere with deeply respectful relationships, though it notes that older pupils’ academic achievements in writing and mathematics are not consistently in line with national standards.
Strengths
- The early years provision is a strength, with a “well-planned curriculum” that prioritises language development, resulting in children being “very well prepared for Year 1”.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing a “strong understanding of healthy relationships” and benefiting from a “rich and rewarding set of experiences” such as residential visits.
- Behaviour and attendance are improving, with “deeply respectful” relationships and a culture where bullying is “extremely rare”.
- Inclusion is effective, with staff using “specialist advice” to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well overall”.
- Leadership is positive, with “high” staff morale and governors who provide “necessary challenge and support”.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment information is used with “enough precision” to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in history and science.
- Older pupils require targeted support to secure foundational skills, specifically in handwriting and mathematical fluency.
- Teaching consistency needs to improve to drive better achievement in writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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