Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Broad Lane, Cawood, Cawood Ce Primary School, Selby/york, YO8 3SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Selby/york for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 154th of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2015, report published 13 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils blossom in this caring, close-knit school. Guiding principles known as 'The Five Ways to Flourish' underpin all aspects of the school, including the curriculum. Pupils can explain how they put these values into practice. They are kind and supportive of each other, playing harmoniously at breaktimes. Many pupils also enjoy the quietness of the Peace Garden. Overall, pupils behave well, showing respect and courtesy to others. Incidents of bullying are extremely rare. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe at school. They trust their teachers to help them learn and to support them in times of need. The vast majority of parents are very complimentary about the school, one comment echoed those of many, 'This is a very friendly, inclusive school. It feels like a large family to my child and my family.' All pupils take part in one of five leadership groups, focused on different aspects of school life. These groups are overseen by teachers. Teachers guide pupils so they can put their good ideas into practice. For example, pupils run charity events and participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competitions. Pupils feel empowered by these groups. The school has high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are excited by the subjects they learn, are very enthusiastic and achieve well.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as history, insufficient emphasis is placed on pupils gaining key subject-specific concepts that enable them to make links between the topics they study. The school should ensure that the curriculum across all subjects enables pupils to deepen their understanding of subject-related concepts so that they can make meaningful connections between topics within each subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 147
Schools near Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Riccall Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Appleton Roebuck Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Selby Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Cuddy (Interim HT)
- Phone
- 01757268368
- Address
- Broad Lane, Cawood, Cawood Ce Primary School, Selby/york, YO8 3SQ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121625
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.