Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO61 1DW · North Yorkshire · primary school
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156th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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 September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Homework, Healthy Eating, Yoga, Drawing, and Book Clubs. Sports include football, rugby, cricket, multi-skills, Bikeability, canoeing, body surfing, and climbing, alongside circus skills. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, situated at the heart of its community. Leaders have implemented ambitious curriculum changes, particularly in phonics and mathematics, resulting in high expectations and strong pupil achievement. The school fosters a culture of mutual respect, where pupils feel happy, safe, and supported by staff and peer well-being champions.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "very positive relationships with adults" and a strong sense of mutual respect, with bullying not being a problem.
- The new phonics programme is taught consistently, with adults closely monitoring progress and quickly intervening for those not keeping up.
- Mathematics and other core subjects are "securely embedded," with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and using regular checks to plan next steps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "effectively supported to learn the same curriculum alongside their peers."
- Governors play an active role, are "passionate about the school," and consider staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects, such as art and design, is "not as effective as it is in the core subjects," meaning gaps in knowledge may not be identified.
- Older pupils would benefit from hearing adults model fluent reading with intonation and expression more regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors regularly trained and alert to contextual risks, while pupils know they can talk to any adult if worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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