- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 38 offers made
Met the standard at 1196%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Schools in YO26
A postcode district in York
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: YO26 is a postcode district in York with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2512 primary · 3 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All YO26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in YO26
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.
Top Primary Schools in YO26
12 in YO26, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
18 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 120
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Top Secondary Schools in YO26
3 in YO26, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
196 first choices, 223 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,136
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Nurseries in YO26
11 in YO26, highest Ofsted grade first
Leeman Road Playgroup
York, YO26 4YZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Green Rascals Poppleton
York, YO26 6HR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Muddy Boots Nursery Poppleton
York, YO26 6QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in YO26
1 in YO26, by the school's Eduscope score
Queen Ethelburga's College
York, YO26 9SS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 736
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in YO26
2 in YO26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Queen Ethelburga's College
York, YO26 9SS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 736
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
York, YO26 9SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 15
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in YO26, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good12
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in YO26 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 YO26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
YO26 has 25 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 YO26
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 YO26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in YO26?
YO26 has 25 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in YO26?
The highest-ranked schools in YO26 on Eduscope are Manor Church of England Academy, Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy, Nun Monkton Primary Foundation 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 YO26?
There are 2 independent schools in YO26. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in YO26 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in YO26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in YO26 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.