Admission Arrangements

We are a very popular school for pupils both within and without our catchment area. Many families and parents choose Rufforth as their first preference choice because they are keen for their child to experience a tailored, nurturing small-school environment in which our pupils are proven to excel.

We are proud of our achievements, successes and our wonderful children and families and would actively encourage any parents interested in joining our school to arrange a visit with Miss Richards, the headteacher.

Due to high demand, first preference choices for Rufforth School will have a stronger chance of securing one of our 14 places each year and so we encourage parents keen on gaining a place to select us as a first choice. Naturally, the school devolves all admission responsibility to the Local Authority and we have no role in the allocation of successful applicants. 

Please contact Mrs Walton the school office to arrange a visit by either emailing rufforth.primary@york.gov.uk or calling 01904 555365. 

In-Year Admissions

Children joining in other year groups at different times of the year

At Rufforth, we have 14 places per year group.

We can, however, accept more children if class organisation is not affected and we have the capacity to accommodate. Usually, this will only be considered for children living directly within our catchment area where Rufforth is their only feasible local school. 

Currently, we have some year groups with under 14 pupils and could therefore accept pupils in those year groups - please enquire via the school and local authority.

In year groups with over 14 pupils, the governing body will review all applications and inform parents and the local authority of a decision. The decision to go over 14 pupils in each year group will usually only be taken if the child lives within the school's direct catchment. 

We therefore urge all potential parents to contact the school to arrange a visit. Following this meeting, parents must contact the local authority. ALL applications and expressions of interest must be made through City of York admissions who act as our admission regulators.