SchoolScoresCrayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Easingwold Road, Crayke, Crayke Ce Primary School, York, YO61 4TZ
01347 821767 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
York (North Yorkshire) comparisons use the 24 of its 37 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | York (North Yorkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. York (North Yorkshire) figures pool parents at the York (North Yorkshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 66 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 37 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in York (North Yorkshire). Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stillington Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easingwold Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2024.
How did Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
100% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Crayke CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121484.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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