The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Haxby, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ralph Butterfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ralph Butterfield Primary School?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ralph Butterfield Primary School take?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ralph Butterfield Primary School?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School is in York, YO32 3LS, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ralph Butterfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ralph Butterfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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