Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Term dates

This school's own term dates broadly match North Yorkshire council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.

• Term
• Holiday
• INSET day
• Exeat

Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

Apply for a primary school place on GOV.UK

How places are given: as a Church of England/Methodist school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 13 families put this school as their first choice, and 13 places were offered. 13 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 10 December 2024: Improved significantly.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Ages

2–11

Pupils

98 (capacity 189)

Gender

Mixed

Religious character

Church of England/Methodist

Diocese

Diocese of York

Academy trust

HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST

Phone

01904470272

Address

Station Lane, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AG

Website

fog.hlt.academy

Official school record, including Ofsted reports