Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Bugthorpe
York
North Yorkshire
YO41 1QQ
Phone 01759368247
Reference Number 118000

Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to perform well as a good school, showcasing strong relationships among pupils, parents, and staff. Pupils express pride in their school, enjoy a rich learning environment, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that includes all learners, including those with special educational needs. Although the school has maintained its good standing since its last inspection, it is noted that there is room for improvement, particularly in the development and training of subject leaders to enhance teaching practices further. Strengths of the school include its effective safeguarding measures, strong parental engagement, and well-planned curriculum that captivates students' interest. High expectations from teachers contribute to a positive learning culture where pupils feel safe and confident to participate. The school is also praised for its supportive community environment and the commitment to enhancing pupils' educational experiences through diverse extracurricular activities, further promoting their holistic development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 83
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.19%
Girls: 51.81%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 20
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 17

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 5 12
2 5 8 13
3 4 6 10
4 5 6 11
5 3 3 6
6 3 4 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92.8%
Unclassified 3.6%
White, Other 1.2%
White & Asian 1.2%
Mixed, Other 1.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 16 Feb 2022
Date Report
16 Feb 2022 School inspection
22 Mar 2016 Full inspection:
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
11 Apr 2011 Full inspection:
17 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
16 May 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are very proud of their school.
  • High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
  • Interesting and ambitious curriculum design led by subject leaders.
  • Strong partnership with parents, enhancing children's learning.
  • Pupils demonstrate very good behaviour and enjoy a calm environment.
  • Effective support for pupils who find reading difficult.
  • Strong culture of safeguarding with effective training for staff.

Areas for Improvement

  • Subject leaders lack skills in analyzing teachers' practice for development.
  • Next steps for improving teaching are not routinely identified.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 105

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 5 2
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 2 2

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Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Bishop Wilton, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 1SP
2.42 miles
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2.98 miles
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