Ralph Butterfield Primary School is a primary community school in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Ralph Butterfield Primary School has 85% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 323 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 3.5%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.
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At Ralph Butterfield Primary School, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
89% met the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths.
Ralph Butterfield Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ralph Butterfield Primary School is 3.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Ralph Butterfield Primary School has 323 pupils on roll.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Ralph Butterfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ralph Butterfield Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ralph Butterfield Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
35/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
10/mo
29% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.