St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss
York, YO41 5QG · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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12th 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 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| 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.
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss
Overview
St Martin’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have created a culture defined by "compassion, trust, responsibility and creativity," resulting in respectful relationships and high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, bullying is rare, and adults take "appropriate steps to resolve it," helping pupils to "feel safe in school."
- The curriculum is enriched with extra-curricular visits and clubs, such as growing vegetables for the school kitchen, providing "first-hand experiences."
- Teachers explain new information clearly and check prior knowledge, ensuring "new learning builds on what pupils already know."
- Phonics teaching is consistent, with pupils encouraged to "read widely for pleasure" and texts chosen to highlight social and cultural issues.
- Children in the early years are well supported, with communication and language at the centre of the curriculum, preparing them effectively for key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "clearly define how they will check whether a new initiative is having the impact they intend," as missing success criteria limits accountability.
- In some subjects, such as mathematics, lesson adaptations for mixed-age classes can be "further refined to benefit pupils and to reduce staff workload."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being knowledgeable about pupils and staff understanding how to "recognise the possible signs of harm to a pupil" and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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