Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Station Lane, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AGOpen in maps

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 67th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 April 2013, report published 17 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

This is a school where pupils thrive. They achieve exceptionally well. Staff have the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve and how they should behave. Staff teach pupils the behaviours that they need to be successful in their learning. Pupils are highly engaged in lessons. They are enthusiastic and focused. Beginning in the early years, children learn to be independent and motivated. Pupils are eager to learn and keen to share their achievements. The school teaches pupils to be highly respectful of each other. Pupils show genuine care and empathy for their peers. Pupils learn to respect differences in others and their own uniqueness. Staff build relationships with pupils that are rooted in care and ambition for what pupils are capable of achieving. Relationships between pupils and staff are a significant strength of the school. Leaders and staff are relentlessly focused on supporting pupils to achieve. 'Flourishing for all, diversity and challenge' is not just a motto, but a reality in this school. Pupils, including children in the early years, experience a very well-constructed curriculum that prepares them extremely well for their next stage and beyond.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

98 pupils on roll, with places for 189

Eligible for free school meals6.1%

6.1%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.1%

4.1%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.1%

6.1%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Skelton Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good100% met the expected standard
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School3 milesReport card: Expected standard67% met the expected standard
Wigginton Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Linton-on-Ouse Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Hannah Holmes
Phone
01904470272
Website
fog.hlt.academy
Address
Station Lane, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AG
Local authority
North Yorkshire
URN
143289

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.