Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School

About Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School

Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School is a state primary in the East Riding of Yorkshire, a local authority where competition among primaries is strong. The school sits 10th out of 106 primaries in the LA on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 10% locally. Its closest peers by ranking score are Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Fangfoss, and Walkington Primary School. Headteacher Liz Burkinshaw leads a mixed, non-denominational school of 183 pupils, with capacity for 210. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and its religious character is listed as not applicable. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, the school retained its Good overall effectiveness rating, a grade it has held consistently across its last two inspections.

Academically, the school performs well above the local average. At key stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the East Riding LA average of 61%. This places Hutton Cranswick in the top 10% nationally and top 9% regionally. In individual subjects, reading and maths scores were strong: the average reading score was 108 and maths 106. A higher-than-average proportion of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading (38%) and maths (27%), though writing at the higher level was lower at 8%. Ofsted's breakdown shows personal development and behaviour and attitudes were both rated Outstanding, while quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision were all Good. The school has no Progress 8 data available, as this metric applies only to secondary schools.

The school offers a practical, well-resourced environment for primary-aged children. Facilities include a library, music rooms, a sensory room, a forest school area, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, swimming, athletics, cricket, tennis, rounders and dance, while clubs include gardening, chess, art and drama. The school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 35 applications were received for 26 places, with 22 first-preference offers made. This suggests a school that is popular locally and suits families who value strong academic outcomes alongside a broad enrichment offer, particularly those living within the catchment area or with a strong connection to the school.

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