Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Main Street
Beeford
Driffield
YO25 8AY
Phone 01262488444
Reference Number 117969

Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has effectively maintained its standards since the last inspection, demonstrating a commitment to the well-being and development of its pupils. The school is a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel valued and are well cared for. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, noting the school's positive impact on their children and the community. Notably, the school emphasizes equality and fairness, fostering a deep understanding of British values among students. However, there are areas for improvement regarding the retention of knowledge over time in the wider curriculum and opportunities for longer writing assignments.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 87
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.32%
Girls: 43.68%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 13.3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 21
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 5 11
2 5 5 10
3 8 5 13
4 5 6 11
5 8 4 12
6 5 4 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 97.7%
Unclassified 1.1%
Mixed, Other 1.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 01 Apr 2025
Date Report
01 Apr 2025 School inspection
07 Jun 2019 Short inspection
29 Apr 2015 Full inspection:
14 May 2013 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2010 Full inspection:
01 Feb 2007 Full inspection:
16 Sep 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong reading and phonics programme.
  • Well-thought-out curriculum that meets pupils' needs.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • High levels of cooperation and concentration in early years.
  • Pupils contribute well to the school and local community.

Areas for Improvement

  • Wider curriculum lacks detail on knowledge retention over time.
  • Writing curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunities for longer writing.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 56%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 103
Maths 102

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.8
Writing -4.3
Maths -4.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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North Frodingham Primary School
North Frodingham, Driffield, YO25 8LA
2.01 miles
Skipsea Primary School
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