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Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

North Yorkshire, YO61 1DWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#5,306
of 13,686 nationally

About Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small, state-funded primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 103 children against a capacity of 105. That near-full roll suggests a settled local reputation, and the demand is clearly there: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 43 applications for just 15 places, with 18 of those applications coming as first preferences. It offered 14 first-preference places, meaning a significant number of families who put it top of their list missed out. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.7%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school is a voluntary controlled Church of England school, so its religious character is woven into its identity, though admissions are managed by the local authority. Oversubscription at a ratio of 2.87 to one confirms this is a popular choice among North Yorkshire families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1DW
HeadteacherHelen Pye
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils103
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity103 / 105 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersCricketNetballFootballSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubFilm ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.