Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton, Scarborough
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Scarborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 18 schools in Scarborough with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton in detail
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton in its own words
In its own words: "and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Along with clear directions, God has given everyone freedom to choose their own path in life. By raising children in a Godly manner, we instill in them love, respect, kindness, resilience and peace so that they may choose the right path for themselves."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Hertford Vale C.E Primary School we work together in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to make our school a special place to be."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton are Seamer and Irton Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 72% maths); Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy (3.4 miles, Requires improvement, 52% reading, 60% maths); Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy (3.7 miles); and Cayton Community Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths).
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Seamer and Irton Community Primary SchoolBraeburn Primary and Nursery AcademySherburn Church of England Primary AcademyCayton Community Primary School
Who goes there
1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Seamer Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Staxton Village (e-bound), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 59% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
24.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
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18 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to North Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
114 pupils
150 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Scarborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Scarborough
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
49
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,980
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,374
Per pupil
£770k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
13.7%
Persistent absence
102
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
What are SATs results like at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Of the pupils at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton's Ofsted rating?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
No fixed boundary. When Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 150 places.
How big are the classes at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Classes at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton average 27 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton has around 103 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton in 2024/25. 13.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is at Ings Lane, Staxton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)