Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, York

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Helen Pye and I am thrilled to welcome you to Sutton-on-the-Forest Church of England Primary School. Sutton is a successful, vibrant school, a school where children come first. We have a highly motivated, resourceful and committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 75% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Huby Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 76% maths); Stillington Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 50% maths); Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy (3.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 80% maths); and Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often bicycle theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.