Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Ings Lane
Staxton
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO12 4SS
Phone 01944710273
Reference Number 121534

Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school prides itself on a strong Christian ethos that fosters a sense of community, respect, and inclusivity among pupils. Staff are dedicated and passionate, contributing to a well-rounded personal development curriculum that encourages positive contributions to society. Despite its strengths, the school faces challenges in accurately assessing pupils’ knowledge gaps in certain subjects and ensuring effective application of phonics in reading and writing.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 110
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 3 7 10
2 3 14 17
3 9 8 17
4 11 5 16
5 7 8 15
6 9 13 22

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.8%
White, Other 3.6%
White & Black (African) 1.8%
Unclassified 0.9%
Asian, Other 0.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 12 Sep 2023
Date Report
12 Sep 2023 School inspection:
27 Apr 2018 Short inspection
26 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
16 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
27 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
15 Sep 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong Christian values underpin the school culture.
  • Pupils display high levels of enthusiasm and resilience in lessons.
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • High standards of behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
  • Well-stocked library that promotes a love of reading.
  • Comprehensive early years provision with a strong focus on language development.
  • Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
  • Dedicated governance that supports school improvement.

Areas for Improvement

  • Assessment does not always identify precise gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
  • Some pupils struggle to apply phonic knowledge in reading and writing.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 5%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 108
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.8
Writing -4.3
Maths 1.6

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2025 Admissions

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

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