West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Malton
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Malton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 8 schools in Malton with published results, and 13,586th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 114% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 50% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy (2.8 miles); Rillington Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 64% reading, 82% maths); Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); and Luttons Community Primary Academy (4.2 miles).
Sherburn Church of England Primary AcademyRillington Primary SchoolSnainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolLuttons Community Primary Academy
Who goes there
1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 2 (2.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Farm (ne-bound), 400 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
West Heslerton 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school is a warm and welcoming place to learn. Pupils, parents and staff are enormously proud to be part of the school community. Pupils are exceptionally kind and caring towards each other. They have excellent relationships with their teachers. Staff know each pupil very well. Pupils arrive with a smile, ready for a day of learning and enjoyment. The approach of the staff and the attitudes of the pupils reflect the Christian ethos of the school.
Leaders are ambitious for every pupil. They ensure that pupils study a well-planned curriculum. Pupils benefit from a supportive learning environment. Pupils thrive and learn with enthusiasm. They achieve well. Pupils love to read and enjoy every opportunity to do so. In the early years, children experience a joyful day of learning and discovery.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum. Pupils build important knowledge and skills across many subjects.
In the early years, children benefit from a carefully planned curriculum. Staff communicate in purposeful ways with children. The learning environment supports learning. Children become curious and excited learners. By the end of Reception, children are well prepared for key stage 1.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.0%
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 improved from 50% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. West Heslerton 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
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
80 pupils
70 places
10 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Malton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Malton
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
81
Total Pupils
44
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,533
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,458
Per pupil
£656k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
1.4%
Persistent absence
71
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Heslerton 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was full in 2025, at 114% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 81 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 1.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming West Heslerton 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at West Heslerton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8RD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)