Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
104%
Capacity
109
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 109 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Rawes, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6324th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 8 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Snaith Road, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 9DG |
| Headteacher | Katherine Rawes |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 105 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6324th of 13,686
Nationally
657th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
47th of 106
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
64%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
25
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Snaith Road, Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 9DG
Journey to School
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