Best Schools in York
27 schools in York
Key Facts
- There are 27 schools in York, with 91.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in York have 57.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in York outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.35, an Attainment 8 score of 50.80, and 59.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- York has a diverse education landscape with 12 faith schools, a primary pupil-teacher ratio of 20.44, and a secondary pupil-teacher ratio of 18.50, showcasing varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in York
9 nurseries in York
Top Primary Schools in York
17 primary schools in York
Pocklington School
York, YO42 2NJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils730
P/T Ratio–
Melbourne Primary School
York, YO42 4QE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.4%
Pupils191
P/T Ratio22.3
Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School
York, YO41 5ND
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence3.8%
Pupils218
P/T Ratio19.4
SM
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York, YO43 3DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.2%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio20.9
Top Secondary Schools in York
1 secondary schools in York
Top Independent Schools in York
1 independent schools in York
Frequently Asked Questions
York has 27 schools, including 17 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | York | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.35 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,455 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.