Armthorpe is a larger than average primary school. The new headteacher took up post in September 2015. Since September 2015, the school provides for two-, three- and four-year-olds. The school also provides extended childcare through Leapfrogs breakfast clubs, after-school and holiday clubs. The governing body oversees the work of Leapfrogs. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils for whom English is an additional language is below average and the proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is low. The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium is average. Pupil premium is additional government funding given to schools to support disadvantaged children who are eligible for free school meals or who are looked after by the authority. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability and receive support is low. However, the proportion with education, health and care statements or statements of special educational needs is broadly average.