Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dauby Lane, Elvington, York, YO41 4HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 59th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2015, report published 19 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
This is a happy, caring and welcoming school. The school's Christian values help to guide the work of the school. The school motto of 'Working together, we can all achieve success' is exemplified by the way staff, pupils and parents work together. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. They benefit from a well-constructed curriculum. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish and achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is very good. They are polite and show respect for each other. Everyone plays well together during social times. Pupils feel safe and bullying is very rare. Pupils benefit from lots of opportunities beyond the classroom, through an extensive range of after-school clubs and pupil leadership roles. Exciting trips and visits take place through 'stunning starts' or 'fabulous finishes', as a way for pupils to start or finish a topic of work. Parents are overwhelmingly positive and complimentary about the school and the staff. Two parents summed up the views of many, when they said, 'My son is being given the opportunity to flourish in his own unique way,' and 'My daughter wishes school holidays would pass more quickly so she can get back to school.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, such as science, the sequence of the curriculum does not start from early years. As a result, some teachers do not know precisely what essential knowledge and skills pupils should learn in early years to prepare them for their next steps. The school should continue to develop the curriculum in some subjects, including science, so that subject leaders and teachers know exactly what key knowledge and skills pupils should learn by the end of the Reception Year, in readiness for Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
122 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 25% met the expected standard |
| Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Dunnington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Melbourne Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Buttery
- Phone
- 01904555280
- Address
- Dauby Lane, Elvington, York, YO41 4HP
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 121531
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.