Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy, Filey
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Reading is a real strength, with excellent phonics teaching and a wonderful library bus that families enjoy. The school truly cares for the whole family, not just the child, and actively involves parents in school life.
Key Strengths
- Pupils learn to read quickly with strong phonics teaching starting in nursery and additional support for those who fall behind
- Excellent curriculum design with clear links between subjects and secure staff subject knowledge
- Very inclusive approach with quick identification of additional needs and effective support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations for behaviour with pupils responding quickly to instructions and managing their emotions well
- Strong community engagement with regular trips, visits, performances in church, and visits to local care home
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting and writing transcription skills are inconsistent across school with some pupils lacking fluency
- Teaching of the handwriting curriculum is not consistent, meaning pupils do not develop automaticity and fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders prioritizing pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming lessons, trips linked to learning, church performances, visits to local care home, enterprise fair, online virtual travel to other countries
Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this nurturing school where they behave well, make good progress, and feel safe.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
182 pupils
228 capacity
46 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Filey
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Filey
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.26372%
Overall absence
9.01639%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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