The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Bracken Holtby (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bugthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 1QQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in York, YO41 1QQ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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