Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO41 1LB · North Yorkshire · primary school
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126th 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 49 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subject results?
What Ofsted said about Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is described as a "truly inclusive school where pupils flourish." The inspection found that pupils achieve well, supported by a curriculum designed for mixed-age classes and staff with "strong subject knowledge." The school maintains high standards of behaviour and personal development, with pupils described as "kind and caring."
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exceptional," with conflict being rare and pupils showing respect for adults and peers.
- The school provides a "truly personalised education" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same learning as their peers.
- Teachers effectively support reading development, with pupils becoming "fluent readers" through consistent phonics strategies and daily independent reading.
- In early years, adults "carefully model language," resulting in children’s vocabulary developing quickly and making connections across the curriculum.
- Governors and the diocese hold leaders to account while providing support, contributing to a drive for "continuous improvement."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, learning is "more factually based" rather than deep; the school should ensure the curriculum supports pupils to "explore and apply deeper concepts more effectively."
- Assessments do not always align with the taught curriculum, limiting the ability to identify knowledge gaps; the school should ensure assessments are "consistently aligned with the taught curriculum."
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 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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