Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
103%
Capacity
62
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 62 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 60 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Moore, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 6 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Foston 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 | Main Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7QB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Moore |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 62 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 62 / 60 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
14 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, York
North Yorkshire, YO60 7QB
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