Rufforth Primary School
Wetherby Road, Rufforth, York, YO23 3QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rufforth Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 45th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2012, report published 7 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2023
Leaders' ambition for pupils at Rufforth Primary School is summed up in their vision of 'excellence in a family atmosphere'. This ambition is realised through adults' high expectations of pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations. Their behaviour is exemplary and they treat each other with the utmost respect. Bullying almost never happens, but if it does, adults make sure it stops. Leaders have established the values 'inspire, care and grow'. These are at the heart of everything the school has to offer. Leaders ensure that pupils study an ambitious curriculum. Pupils know that the things they learn now will help them grow into the future. This inspires pupils to be resilient when learning something new or mastering a new skill. Pupils gain the knowledge they need and are well prepared for their next steps. Leaders provide pupils with many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs, in areas such as singing, sports and arts. They also learn to be responsible citizens. For example, play leaders set up games at breaktimes and special buddies support children in the Reception class. Friendship ambassadors support all pupils by helping them to resolve any problems that they might have. The culture that leaders have established is harmonious. Pupils are happy in this very inclusive school.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, teachers do not enable pupils to practise what they have been taught in ways that help them to learn better over time. Leaders should further enhance staff's knowledge and pedagogical expertise to help pupils to learn well across all subjects.
- When pupils struggle to read, adults do not consistently enable them to draw on their phonic knowledge to help them to read better. Leaders should ensure that adults have further training so that they consistently help pupils to draw on their phonic knowledge to help them to read better.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
103 pupils on roll, with places for 109
Schools near Rufforth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Primary Community School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Carr Infant School | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jill Richards
- Phone
- 01904806222
- Address
- Wetherby Road, Rufforth, York, YO23 3QF
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 146840
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.