Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO19 5XL · North Yorkshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
83rd 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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) 2023/24 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 63%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 31 pupils against a stated capacity of 52. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the coming year? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are “very positive” about their experience, benefiting from a federation with Sand Hutton Primary School that enriches curriculum and activities. The report highlights “exemplary attitudes to learning” and “supportive, kind, trusting and respectful” relationships between adults and pupils. While the school maintains high standards in behaviour and early years, it faces challenges in ensuring consistent planning and progress tracking across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils display “resilience and determination” and maintain “consistently calm and orderly” behaviour.
- The teaching of mathematics is a strength, with a “clear sequence of learning” enabling confident problem-solving.
- Early years provision is “well organised,” with staff possessing “exceptional knowledge about child development.”
- Leaders successfully instil a love of reading through daily story sessions and targeted phonics support.
- Governors “challenge leaders at all levels” and are well-informed about staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that subjects such as art, music, and modern foreign languages identify the “small steps of learning” so pupils can build knowledge effectively.
- Leaders should implement an effective system for checking pupils’ knowledge across the wider curriculum to influence future planning, rather than relying solely on professional dialogue.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be regularly reviewed and communicated to parents to ensure they remain appropriate.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with comprehensive logs and staff training ensuring leaders remain mindful that risks “could happen here.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of YO19 5XL, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT