Warter Church of England Primary School
York, YO42 1XR · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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38th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warter Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Taskmaster, Art, Signing Choir, Cool Christians, Latin and Debating clubs. Sports include football, hockey, gymnastics, multi-skills, rounders, netball and cricket. Music lessons cover piano, guitar and violin, alongside an after-school choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupil progress? How does the school manage class sizes given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Warter Church of England Primary School
Overview
Warter Church of England Primary School is described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils develop strong relationships and exhibit high standards of behaviour. The school maintains a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, with pupils achieving well in reading and mathematics, while recent improvements have been noted in writing.
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic learners" who "enjoy the many challenges that teachers provide" and value sharing ideas.
- The curriculum is "clearly sequenced and aspirational," particularly in writing, where pupils "take a genuine pride" in their work.
- Early years provision is strong, with an "engaging" learning environment that successfully sustains children’s concentration and vocabulary development.
- Phonics teaching is precise and consistent, helping pupils, including those with special educational needs, to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Leaders manage development priorities effectively to reduce staff workload, and governors hold leaders to account "effectively."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not sufficiently identified the specific knowledge and skills pupils need to know, hindering long-term retention.
- Assessment systems are inconsistent across subjects, meaning staff lack a clear understanding of pupil progress in certain areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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