Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 58th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 6 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
This is a truly inclusive school where pupils flourish. The school provides effective support so that pupils achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are provided with a truly personalised education that meets their needs. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They show respect for adults and each other. Pupils are kind and caring. Pupils understand that some of their peers with SEND have individual needs. They are kind, supportive and caring of other pupils. Pupils are keen to talk to visitors in school about their learning. Conflict is rare. When pupils do fall out, they make friends again quickly. They learn about the ways they manage this. They know that adults will help if they need support. They feel safe. Pupils have opportunities for leadership. Some are librarians and school council members. They attend extra-curricular clubs and events. Leaders are aware that some pupils do not have the opportunity to mix outside of school. This is due to pupils living at a distance from each other in a rural community. The school provides opportunities for pupils and families to come together. Pupils benefit from the careful approach to the curriculum which helps pupils to learn in mixed-age classes effectively. Parents are positive about their children's experience in the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils learn facts, but sometimes they do not develop subject-specific skills and knowledge. This can limit the depth of understanding that pupils achieve. The school should ensure that the curriculum supports pupils to explore and apply deeper concepts more effectively.
- Sometimes, pupils are assessed on material they have not yet been taught. This limits the school's ability to accurately identify gaps in pupils' knowledge from what has been taught. The school should ensure that assessments are School 3 consistently aligned with the taught curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
49 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Bridge Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 43% met the expected standard |
| Dunnington Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% 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
- Mrs B Pawson
- Phone
- 01904468308
- Address
- Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121513
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.