Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small village primary tucked away in North Yorkshire, with just 31 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70. That means it’s running at under half its potential size, which gives it an intimate, almost family-like feel. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 7.4%, well below the national average for primary schools, reflecting the largely affluent catchment area. Despite its size, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 21 applications for just 3 places, with all three first-preference families offered a spot. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 7 to 1, a strong signal that local parents rate it highly. The school has nursery provision for children from age 3, and its Church of England character is woven into daily life, with a chapel on site.

Academically, the picture is mixed. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 43% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — that’s notably below the North Yorkshire local authority average of 60%. However, the school’s performance in individual subjects tells a more nuanced story. In reading, 86% met the expected standard and 43% achieved a higher standard, with an average score of 109. Maths was similar: 86% at expected and 29% at a higher level, with an average score of 105. Writing was the weaker area, with only 43% reaching the expected standard and none achieving the higher mark. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2022, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in 2013. Leadership and management, and early years provision, were both rated Good in that earlier graded inspection.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including an ICT suite, sensory room, art studios, library and an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers swimming, gymnastics, cross country, cricket, athletics and netball, while after-school clubs include drama, eco club, art club and film club. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. With its small roll, strong local demand and rural Church of England setting, this is a school that will particularly suit families who value a close-knit, community-focused primary with a clear religious character and a calm, well-resourced environment. The low FSM rate and high oversubscription suggest it’s a popular choice among local families, though the KS2 outcomes indicate that academic results are more variable than some of its peers.

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