Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Sledmere
Driffield
YO25 3XP
Phone 01377236267
Reference Number 118028

Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has maintained its status as a good school, demonstrating strong leadership and a supportive learning environment. The school's small size fosters positive relationships between staff and pupils, and there is an evident commitment to the school's Christian values, which are reflected in the students' behavior and attitudes. The curriculum is ambitious, allowing for a structured approach that builds on prior knowledge. However, there are some concerns regarding the effectiveness of support provided for pupils with gaps in their learning, indicating room for improvement in evaluating the impact of such interventions.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 51
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 43.14%
Girls: 56.86%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 21.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 17
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 2 3 5
2 3 5 8
3 3 1 4
4 5 6 11
5 1 5 6
6 5 6 11

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 98%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 23 Apr 2024
Date Report
23 Apr 2024 School inspection
12 Mar 2019 Full inspection:
20 Jan 2015 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
30 Nov 2009 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
08 May 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote a caring environment.
  • High aspirations for pupil achievement foster an enthusiastic learning atmosphere.
  • Curriculum is well-designed and encourages deep learning and revisiting key concepts.
  • Effective phonics teaching leads to confident readers among pupils.
  • Pupils have frequent opportunities to engage with reading and related activities.
  • Broad range of enriching experiences enhances learning beyond the classroom.
  • Governance effectively supports safeguarding and staff well-being.

Areas for Improvement

  • Support for some pupils with gaps in learning is not as effective as it could be.
  • Lack of frequent evaluation of the impact of support provided to pupils.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 45%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 102
Maths 99

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 2 1
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 3 3

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Luttons Community Primary Academy
West Lutton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8TF
2.88 miles
Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pulham Lane, Wetwang, Nr Driffield, York, YO25 9XT
3.57 miles
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 3EX
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