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OpenPrimaryURN 121492

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · York · YO60 7QB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

58

Local authority

North Yorkshire

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 3–11, in York, North Yorkshire, 58 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14.8%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in York
137
Primary schools in York
104
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO60
5
Primary in YO60
4
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Primary in North Yorkshire LA
290

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in YorkNear YO60

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
121492

Location

Address
Main Street, Foston
Postcode
YO60 7QB
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
58
Boys / girls
23 / 35
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
58 / 60 (97%)
Free school meals
14.8%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01653618265
Website
http://www.fostonschool.org/

Official links