The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 110
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Barber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ings Lane, Staxton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4SS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton's Ofsted rating?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton currently has 110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton take?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is in Scarborough, YO12 4SS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton have a sixth form?
No, Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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