St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley
Beverley, HU17 7HD · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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54th 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 3,865 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley
Overview
St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "caring and nurturing environment" where pupils feel happy and safe. The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for achievement and fosters strong, respectful relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "clear, sequenced approach to the teaching of reading," with early phonics instruction and timely support ensuring all children develop their skills.
- The mathematics curriculum "carefully builds on pupils’ prior learning," enabling students to confidently use planned mathematical vocabulary and apply previous knowledge to new concepts.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils taking active roles as ambassadors and demonstrating a "strong social conscience" and empathy towards others.
- An "inclusive culture" ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully involved in school life, with effective adaptations in place for their learning.
- Staff feel "well supported and valued," with careful consideration given to workload and thorough oversight by governors.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as geography and art, learning opportunities do not consistently match the intended curriculum, meaning pupils do not always achieve the intended learning outcomes.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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