Brayton Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
369
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Brayton Church of England Primary School
Brayton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 369 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brayton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Allyson Buckton, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8361st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 126th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Brayton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 43 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brayton Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Brayton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brayton Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9DZ |
| Headteacher | Allyson Buckton |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 369 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.5% |
| School Capacity | 369 / 420 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8361st of 13,686
Nationally
885th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
126th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brayton Lane, Selby
North Yorkshire, YO8 9DZ
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