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Rufforth Primary School

York, YO23 3QFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#3,918
of 13,686 nationally

About Rufforth Primary School

Rufforth Primary School is a small state primary in the York local authority, catering for 109 pupils aged 4 to 11. It sits 14th out of 47 primary schools in the area on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. The top-performing peers in York include Knavesmire Primary School, Lord Deramore's Primary School, and Ralph Butterfield Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. Rufforth is a single-form entry school with a full capacity of 109, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 42 applications for just 11 places. All first-preference applicants were offered a spot, but the overall oversubscription ratio of 3.82 to 1 means demand significantly outstrips supply. The school is led by headteacher Jill Richards and has no religious character. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWetherby Road, York, York, YO23 3QF
HeadteacherJill Richards
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity109 / 109 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisGymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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