Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, York
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in York. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 87 schools in York with published results, and 4,570th of 13,912 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% 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 Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 10 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 Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 76% maths); Dunnington Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 80% maths); Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); and Stamford Bridge Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths).
Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary SchoolDunnington Church of England Primary SchoolSand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStamford Bridge Primary School
Who goes there
12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%) and Mixed (19%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (32.3%) received SEN support and 3 (9.7%) 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.
Staffing
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 5.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; 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 Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
8.0
Avg class size
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Warthill 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)
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
33 pupils
52 places
19 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
41.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
31
Total Pupils
20
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
5.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,739
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,553
Per pupil
£392k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
3.1%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warthill 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 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Warthill 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 Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 52 places.
How big are the classes at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 31 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Warthill 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 Warthill 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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Warthill, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5XL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)