The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 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
- 62
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Street, Foston, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7QB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in York, YO60 7QB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foston 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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