SchoolScoresRuswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Ruswarp, Whitby, YO21 1NJ
01947 602029 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 20 April 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
North Yorkshire comparisons use the 15 of its 290 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 275 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 | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 88% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 85% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 76%). 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. North Yorkshire figures pool parents at the 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
1 pupil in this year group.
Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 Joint 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. 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 16 state primary schools in Whitby. 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 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Whitby. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Airy Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stakesby Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Whitby Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Cliff Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sleights CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawsker Cum Stainsacre CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
100% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Ruswarp CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 121525.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.