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Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

North Yorkshire, YO30 1AGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#6,631
of 13,686 nationally

About Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, every single one of the 35 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a 100% recommend rate, which is a rare signal of genuine satisfaction. The detail backs it up: 91% of parents strongly agreed their child is happy, and 94% strongly agreed their child feels safe. On behaviour, 74% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well-mannered, with no parents disagreeing. The school is also clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 intake, it was oversubscribed, receiving 16 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while it's competitive, being first-choice clearly counts.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Methodist
AddressStation Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1AG
HeadteacherHannah Holmes
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)7.4%
School Capacity95 / 189 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Dec 2024): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketNetballDanceFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

Source: fog.hlt.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.