The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 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
- 33
- Capacity
- 31%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Isaac (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ruswarp, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAiry Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Whitby School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Stakesby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
International Christian Language School for Functional English
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
East Whitby Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
West Cliff Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 33 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Whitby, YO21 1NJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ruswarp 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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