South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. With 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 220, the school is not at full capacity, but demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.57. Of those, 36 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while most first-choice families secured a place, competition remains noticeable. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.1%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school is Church of England voluntary controlled, with a religious character that may appeal to local families seeking a faith-based setting, though the admissions process will reflect its state-funded status.

Academically, South Cave performs solidly within its local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the East Riding of Yorkshire average of 61%. The school ranks 44th out of 106 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 50% regionally and nationally. Reading scores are a particular strength: 90% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 107, and 28% achieved a higher standard. Maths also performed well, with 76% at expected and an average score of 105. Writing was slightly weaker, with 76% at expected and only 10% reaching the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022 rated it Good across all categories, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019, with leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision all judged Good.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, ICT suite, gymnasium, art studios, library and chapel, alongside sports such as rounders, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, cross country and dance. Clubs include coding, eco club, gardening and film club. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families prioritising a Church of England primary with strong but not exceptional academic outcomes, and who value a supportive environment with good SEND support and a range of extracurricular activities, South Cave is a solid choice. Its oversubscription means early application is advisable, but the high first-preference offer rate suggests many local families do secure their place.

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