Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Scarborough
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 January 2024. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 19 schools in Scarborough with published results, and 9,140th of 13,912 across England. It was 49% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- 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
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Snainton Church of England Primary School opened in 1891. Originally it was built to serve the village of Snainton but now welcomes families from surrounding towns and villages. Our staff are committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child. To achieve this, we work closely with families and the local community."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 56% maths); Wykeham Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles); Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy (3.8 miles); and West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 50% maths).
Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary SchoolWykeham Church of England Primary SchoolSherburn Church of England Primary AcademyWest Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (5.9%) received SEN support and 2 (5.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 January 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
32.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
6.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 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
Your chances of a place at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
34 pupils
70 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(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
34
Total Pupils
11
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
11.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,765
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,749
Per pupil
£423k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
35
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 49% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 6.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 34 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 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 Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Pickering Road, Snainton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)