Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
Reas Lane, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 40th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 27 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
This is a small school with high expectations. The values of 'kindness, courage and respect' are shared by all staff, pupils and families. The school feels like one big family. Pupils are happy, safe and feel valued. They are proud that everyone is welcome in the school. Pupils are effusive about learning and are determined to make every lesson count. Across all areas of the curriculum, pupils achieve exceptionally well in this remarkable school. Warm and nurturing relationships are evident between staff and pupils. Behaviour is excellent. In lessons, pupils listen attentively, collaborate and support each other. They access a wide range of educational visits including the local Viking centre and railway museum. Older pupils enjoy their annual residential opportunity. These experiences help pupils to develop their curiosity and confidence. Pupils take on a wide range of leadership responsibilities. They show empathy and respect to one another. Pupils attend a rich array of extra-curricular activities including sports, art and baking. The school provides alternative opportunities for pupils who cannot attend these activities outside of the school day, including during the holidays. Almost all pupils in school access the offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
100 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ouseburn Primary School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Boroughbridge Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Staveley Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Roecliffe CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 86% met the expected standard |
| Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie-Louise Thirlaway
- Phone
- 01423322355
- Address
- Reas Lane, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9QB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 147095
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.