West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Heslerton, Malton, YO17 8RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Malton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 209th of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 22 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
This school is a warm and welcoming place to learn. Pupils, parents and staff are enormously proud to be part of the school community. Pupils are exceptionally kind and caring towards each other. They have excellent relationships with their teachers. Staff know each pupil very well. Pupils arrive with a smile, ready for a day of learning and enjoyment. The approach of the staff and the attitudes of the pupils reflect the Christian ethos of the school. Leaders are ambitious for every pupil. They ensure that pupils study a well-planned curriculum. Pupils benefit from a supportive learning environment. Pupils thrive and learn with enthusiasm. They achieve well. Pupils love to read and enjoy every opportunity to do so. In the early years, children experience a joyful day of learning and discovery. Parents and carers appreciate the high level of care and support given to pupils and their families. This is especially so for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are unfailingly polite. They talk with pride about their responsibilities and the many wider opportunities the school provides to develop their interests. Pupils are proud of the fact that the school respects difference.
What the school should improve
- There is some variation in how well teaching helps pupils to remember important knowledge and skills. This means that pupils retain knowledge in some subjects better than in others. The school needs to develop strategies that enable pupils to School 3 remember important knowledge across all subjects and to check that this is happening.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Rillington Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Luttons Community Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% 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 Rachel Wells
- Phone
- 01944728286
- Address
- West Heslerton, Malton, YO17 8RD
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121541
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.