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Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Foston, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7QB, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
62
Capacity
60
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 43%, placing it in the top 90% nationally, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. The school has a small pupil population of 62, which may contribute to a close-knit community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of subjects
79%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Location
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54.07675, -0.95266 · YO60 7QB
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121492
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.fostonschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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