Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School

About Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School

Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School outperforms the East Riding of Yorkshire average for Key Stage 2 by a clear margin. In the 2023/24 academic year, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 61%. That puts the school in the top half of all primary schools in the area, ranked 36th out of 106. Its maths and reading average scores both sit at 106, which is comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school also stands out for its strong reading results, with 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard in that subject alone. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is just 7%, which is modest. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 50 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 33 of those coming as first preferences. This suggests local families see the school as a strong option, and the numbers back that up.

Academically, Wilberfoss delivers solid, above-average outcomes without being among the very highest performers in the region. In maths, 83% of pupils met the expected standard and 38% achieved the higher standard, which is a respectable showing. Reading again leads the way, with 28% reaching the higher standard, while writing lags a little behind at 76% expected and just 10% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. Early years provision was rated Requires improvement, which is worth noting for parents of younger children. The school’s previous inspection had rated it Outstanding overall, so the current Good rating represents a step down. There are no Progress 8 scores available for this primary school, so it is not possible to measure how much value the school adds beyond the raw attainment figures.

The school is a Church of England primary with a nursery provision, catering for children aged 3 to 11. It has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.5%, which is well below the national average. Facilities include playing fields, a library, music rooms, an ICT suite, a gymnasium, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. The school offers a range of sports including cross country, gymnastics, football, rounders, dance and cricket, plus clubs such as chess, gardening and book club. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 218 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is slightly over capacity, and the oversubscription ratio of 1.67 confirms it is a popular choice. This school will suit families who value a church-affiliated setting with strong core academic results, particularly in reading, and who are comfortable with a school that is full and selective in its admissions.

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