South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brough, HU15 2EP · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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10th 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 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is described as being on a "journey of improvement" following previous inspections. Leaders have implemented changes based on external advice, resulting in pupils achieving well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school fosters strong values such as trust and respect, creating an environment where pupils behave well and are taught to treat others with kindness.
Strengths
- Reading is highly prioritised, with pupils showing excitement about books and daily reading sessions for those with less secure skills.
- Phonics teaching is effective for most pupils, who use decoding skills well to sound out unfamiliar words.
- Behaviour in lessons is good, with clear systems that help pupils correct "wobbles" quickly, allowing teachers to teach effectively.
- Governors have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development, providing effective challenge and support.
- The SENDCo ensures additional needs are identified, with support plans working well when teachers and teaching assistants collaborate closely.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish systems in some subjects to check whether pupils remember and use knowledge in the longer term, as current assessments do not fully evaluate curriculum effectiveness.
- Phonics teaching for a small number of pupils at an earlier stage is not precisely matched to their needs and does not build carefully upon their existing knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff aware of risks and secure systems in place for reporting concerns, though leaders continually adapt curricula to help a small number of pupils apply safety learning to their own lives.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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