Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Driffield, YO25 3XP · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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84th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,300 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders hold high aspirations for pupil achievement. Pupils feel cared for, safe, and deeply embedded in the school’s strong Christian values, demonstrating care and compassion towards one another. The curriculum is ambitious and carefully constructed, with a particular emphasis on high attendance and effective reading instruction.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious and carefully constructed" curriculum that allows them to revisit prior knowledge and build deep understanding over time.
- Reading is given the "highest priority," with well-understood phonics teaching and swift support ensuring pupils catch up quickly.
- Staff build "highly positive relationships" with pupils, who speak confidently about their trust in adults and feel safe.
- Leaders promote high attendance and work closely with families to ensure pupils "attend well and benefit from the curriculum."
- Pupils enjoy a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom, including educational visits and charity work, which develop their understanding of wider world issues.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure there is "frequent evaluation of the support pupils receive and the impact it is having," particularly for those with gaps in knowledge, as current evaluation is not clear enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors being proactive in ensuring a rounded skill set within the governing body and considering staff workload and well-being.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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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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