Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School, York
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in York, part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 82nd-highest of the 93 schools in York with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School in detail
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We aim for the highest quality of education for all our pupils. We believe it is important to provide the widest possible range of learning opportunities to enable all pupils to develop their own talents and abilities in a variety of curriculum areas. As a church school we promote Christian values in everything we do in school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include chess, Lego and forest school.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 40% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School are Great Ouseburn Community Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 78% maths); Great Ouseburn Primary School (1.9 miles); Boroughbridge Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths); and Staveley Community Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School.
Great Ouseburn Community Primary SchoolGreat Ouseburn Primary SchoolBoroughbridge Primary SchoolStaveley Community Primary School
The trust
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School is one of 18 schools run by Elevate Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 24 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 5 (5%) 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (s-bound), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel valued and happy while achieving excellent academic results. Teachers skillfully support all learners, including those with additional needs, using careful checks to ensure the right help at the right time. The school provides rich learning experiences and leadership opportunities that help children grow in confidence and develop strong values like kindness and respect.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully constructed curriculum that ensures progression and helps pupils apply knowledge exceptionally well
- Strong phonics teaching and reading support that helps all pupils, including those needing extra help, develop reading fluency quickly
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, identified quickly with skilled staff adapting teaching to help them succeed
- Outstanding personal development with every child holding a leadership role by the time they leave
- Impeccable behaviour and rigorous attendance monitoring that quickly improves attendance for pupils who need support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and a positive culture around pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, art, baking, educational visits to local Viking centre and railway museum, annual residential opportunities for older pupils, library ambassador roles, Archbishop's Leadership Award volunteering, community library project
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School is a small school with high expectations where pupils are happy, safe and achieve exceptionally well across all areas of the curriculum. The school is built on values of kindness, courage and respect, creating a warm, family-like environment.
At a Glance
13.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 40% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
18.5
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 02.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25.09.26
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18.09.26
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
Supporting Excellent Attendance July 2026
16 Jul 2026
After School Clubs Autumn Term 1 2026
16 Jul 2026
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
89 pupils
105 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
29.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
100
Total Pupils
52
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,899
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,607
Per pupil
£650k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
7.9%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 40% did so in maths.
What is Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School 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 Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School has around 100 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School 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 Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School?
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School is at Reas Lane, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)