South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Brough
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Brough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 9 schools in Brough with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 53% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 76% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are North Cave Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); Elloughton Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); Brough Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 64% maths); and Hunsley Primary (3.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths).
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
North Cave Church of England Primary SchoolElloughton Primary SchoolBrough Primary SchoolHunsley Primary
Who goes there
5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 33 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brough Rail Stn, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Cave Church Street, 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
South Cave 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; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.2%
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 declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Newsletter 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
- South Cave Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 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
53%
Available places
194 pupils
367 places
173 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Brough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brough
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
194
Total Pupils
102
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,078
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,080
Per pupil
£1063k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
3.0%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 53% of its 367 places.
How big are the classes at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 194 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming South Cave 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.
Does South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: South Cave Kids Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Church Street, South Cave, Brough, HU15 2EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)