St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
York, YO61 2PA · North Yorkshire · primary school
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152nd 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, singing lessons, balance bike sessions, swimming, dance, yoga, and climbing. Trips include visits to Piglets Adventure Farm, Thorpe Perrow, and autumn walks around Helperby. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that while the school is “safe and welcoming” with “good” behaviour and personal development, the quality of education and leadership “requires improvement.” The report highlights that although the curriculum is well-designed, it is not consistently implemented, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and respectful,” living up to the school’s code of being “ready, respectful and safe.”
- The curriculum is “typically designed well” with clear intentions for what pupils should learn.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “learn well” due to effective identification and support.
- Personal, social and health education prepares pupils well for life, helping them understand how to “keep safe, including online.”
- Pupils have opportunities to lead and support the local community, developing a “strong sense of gratitude.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently implement the curriculum as intended, ensuring activities align with pupils’ next steps so all achieve well.
- Staff in the early years, especially Nursery, must facilitate activities that help children develop communication skills and learn the curriculum alongside exploring interests.
- The school must robustly evaluate practice to ensure strategic intentions are fully embedded and weaknesses are addressed quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
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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