Best Primary Schools in York
17 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In York, 17 primary schools, which account for 63.0% of the total, provide education to 3,303 pupils across the city.
- Ofsted inspections in York reveal 91.7% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 11 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 12 inspected.
- Primary schools in York have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.44, with 12.7% of pupils having special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%.
- York's primary schools have 57.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 9.4%, and 10.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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
BW
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO42 1SP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence3.4%
Pupils39
P/T Ratio13.4
WC
Warter Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO42 1XR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.1%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio19.4
WC
Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO25 9XT
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence7.5%
Pupils32
P/T Ratio11.4
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
York, YO42 2HE
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.1%
Pupils264
P/T Ratio22.8
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO41 1QQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence5.0%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio17.3
Pocklington Junior School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO42 2BX
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence5.3%
Pupils239
P/T Ratio19.3
Stamford Bridge Primary School
York, YO41 1BP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence3.9%
Pupils312
P/T Ratio20.8
MP
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO43 3BY
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected37%
Absence4.6%
Pupils296
P/T Ratio23.5
NP
Newbald Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO43 4SQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.4%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio16.9
Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO41 4BN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence8.7%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio21.5
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss
Ofsted
Good
York, YO41 5QG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected91%
Absence3.7%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio19.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 primary schools in York, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | York | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,282 | £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.