Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
68%
Capacity
62
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Weighton Rowley 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 2 to 11. The school has 62 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Susie Varley, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 996th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 4 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, Little Weighton Rowley 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | White Gap Road, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU20 3XE |
| Headteacher | Susie Varley |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 62 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 62 / 91 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
996th of 13,686
Nationally
95th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th 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
83%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
83%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
5
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
White Gap Road, Cottingham
East Riding of Yorkshire, HU20 3XE
White Gap Road, Cottingham
East Riding of Yorkshire, HU20 3XE
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