The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 81
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Wells (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
West Heslerton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8RD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Malton, YO17 8RD, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Heslerton 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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