Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton on the Forest 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 70th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2013, report published 20 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2023
This school is at the heart of its community. Staff know pupils and their families well. There is a strong sense of mutual respect. Pupils benefit from very positive relationships with adults. They know that any adult, or one of the pupil well-being champions, will offer them help and support if they need it. This means that they enjoy school and feel happy and safe. Recent changes to the school's curriculum have resulted in more ambition for pupils. Many pupils strive to live up to leaders' high expectations and achieve well. They understand the new school behaviour rules of 'be kind, be safe, be ready'. Most pupils work hard to adhere to them. Some pupils find this difficult at times, but they respond quickly to reminders from adults. Bullying is not a problem in the school. Pupils say that when people do fall out, adults help them to resolve it. Leaders consider how to ensure that the school values of respect, compassion, friendship and perseverance run through the curriculum. There are several opportunities for pupils to develop and demonstrate these values, for example through participating in the Archbishop's Young Leader Award, or by attending one of the extra-curricular clubs.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not used as effectively in the foundation subjects as it is in the core subjects. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge may not be identified and, therefore, sequences of learning will not meet pupils' needs. Leaders should ensure that assessment in the foundation subjects is as effective as it is in the core subjects so that pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
105 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huby Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Stillington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Sheriff Hutton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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 Helen Pye
- Phone
- 01347810230
- Address
- Main Street, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1DW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121518
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.