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Schools in YO23

A postcode district in York

  • Postcode district
  • 18 schools and nurseries

In short: YO23 is a postcode district in York with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries189 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in YO23

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All YO23 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in YO23

9 in YO23, best first

Knavesmire Primary School

York, YO23 1HY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

60 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1184%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
484
Pupils per teacher
23.2
View school Knavesmire Primary School

Rufforth Primary School

York, YO23 3QF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

17 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
103
Pupils per teacher
20.4
View school Rufforth Primary School

Scarcroft Primary School

York, YO23 1BS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

29 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
347
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Scarcroft Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in YO23

2 in YO23, best first

Millthorpe School

York, YO23 1WF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

169 first choices, 185 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
1,022
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Millthorpe School

Nurseries in YO23

8 in YO23, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in YO23

1 in YO23, by the school's Eduscope score

OneSchool Global York Campus

York, YO23 2QA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
109
Pupils per teacher
–
View school OneSchool Global York Campus

Private Schools in YO23

1 in YO23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

OneSchool Global York Campus

York, YO23 2QA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
109
Pupils per teacher
–
View school OneSchool Global York Campus
The map

Every school in YO23, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodCopmanthorpe Primary School, GoodOneSchool Global York Campus, InspectedScarcroft Primary School, GoodMillthorpe School, GoodKnavesmire Primary School, OutstandingAppleton Roebuck Primary School, Good in every areaArchbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe, GoodRufforth Primary School, GoodBishopthorpe Infant School, GoodBishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup, OutstandingScarcroft Green Nursery, GoodAskham Bryan Childcare Centre, GoodLittle Green Rascals Bishopthorpe, OutstandingAcorn Family Centre, GoodAppleton Roebuck Pre-school, GoodCopmanthorpe Childcare Centre Ltd, GoodPanda Preschool Playgroup
  • Outstanding3
  • Good12
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in YO23 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every YO23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

YO23 has 18 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in YO23

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about YO23

How many schools are in YO23?

YO23 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in YO23?

The highest-ranked schools in YO23 on Eduscope are Knavesmire Primary School, Rufforth Primary School, Scarcroft Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in YO23?

There is 1 independent school in YO23. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in YO23?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in YO23 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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