Warter Church of England Primary School

About Warter Church of England Primary School

Warter Church of England Primary School sits in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and its headline Key Stage 2 results offer a mixed picture compared with the local authority average. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 50%, which is noticeably below the LA average of 61%. That places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the area, ranked 80th out of 106. However, individual subject results tell a more nuanced story. Reading stands out as a relative strength, with 83% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 22% achieving the higher standard. Maths and writing are weaker, with 61% and 67% at expected level respectively, and only 11% reaching the higher bar in each. The school’s average reading score of 106 is solid, while maths averages 101. So while the headline combined figure lags behind the local norm, Warter is not struggling across the board — reading performance is comfortably above the LA average, and the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good reflects a broadly positive picture.

Warter’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024 confirmed a Good rating across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a step down from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was judged Outstanding overall, but the report still paints a picture of a school that is effective and well-led. In terms of academic outcomes, the school’s national ranking for the combined expected standard places it in the bottom 50% nationally, at the 22nd percentile. That said, the school is small — just 163 pupils against a capacity of 157 — and the cohort sizes for SATs are tiny, so individual results can swing significantly from year to year. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 5.4%, well below the national average, which suggests a relatively advantaged intake. Parents considering Warter should weigh the strong reading results and Good Ofsted rating against the below-average combined attainment figure.

Warter is a Church of England primary school with a nursery provision, taking children from age 3 to 11. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 30 applications for 20 places, with all 20 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.5, so families should be prepared to apply early. The school offers a range of facilities including a chapel, playing fields, an outdoor playground, and art studios. Sports provision covers gymnastics, netball, tennis, athletics, dance and cross country, while clubs include drama, gardening, eco club and coding. The school’s SEND provisions support pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With its small size, strong reading outcomes, and Good rating, Warter is likely to suit families who value a village primary with a Church of England character and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with combined SATs results that sit below the local average.

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