The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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 aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Terrace, Brafferton, Helperby, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2PA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in York, YO61 2PA, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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