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Ralph Butterfield Primary School

York, YO32 3LSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#716 of 13,686 nationally

About Ralph Butterfield Primary School

Parents considering Ralph Butterfield Primary School will find plenty of reassurance in the numbers. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school was oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.08, with 75 applications for just 36 places. That level of demand is a strong signal of local reputation, and it’s backed up by the fact that all 35 first-preference applicants received an offer. The school’s headteacher, Elizabeth Clark, leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11 in York. With 323 pupils on roll against a capacity of 350, there’s a little breathing room, but not much. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.8%, well below the national average, which often correlates with higher parental engagement and fewer socioeconomic barriers to learning.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, York, York, YO32 3LS
HeadteacherElizabeth Clark
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils323
Free School Meals (FSM)6.8%
School Capacity323 / 350 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubCodingChessScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: ralphbutterfieldprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ralph Butterfield 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.