Best Primary Schools in York
42 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 42 primary schools in York, accounting for 56.8% of all primary schools in the area, with a total of 6,016 pupils.
- In York, 96.8% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 29 Good out of 31 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in York's primary schools is 19.59, with spending per pupil at £8,025, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 59.1% of pupils in York's primary schools meet the expected standard, and 10.8% of pupils experience persistent absence, below the national rate of 20.0%.
Queen Ethelburga's College
York, YO26 9SS
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils482
P/T Ratio–
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
York, YO26 9SS
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–15
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils828
P/T Ratio–
Terrington Hall School
York, YO60 6PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils191
P/T Ratio–
Outwood Primary Academy Alne
Ofsted
Outstanding
York, YO61 1RT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.2%
Pupils98
P/T Ratio18.1
Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO26 7LR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.3%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio10.8
Linton-on-Ouse Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO30 2BD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence5.2%
Pupils58
P/T Ratio18.5
SC
Sinnington Community Primary School
York, YO62 6SL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence3.6%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio24.6
HC
Helmsley Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO62 5HB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence5.0%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio19.4
Sand Hutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO41 1LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence4.1%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio23.6
HC
Husthwaite Church of England Primary School
York, YO61 4QA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils61
P/T Ratio13.1
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO51 9DS
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.0%
Pupils120
P/T Ratio19.1
Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
York, YO26 7RP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected89%
Absence3.5%
Pupils231
P/T Ratio22.1
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
York, YO51 9QB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.4%
Pupils97
P/T Ratio18.7
Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO19 5XL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence3.2%
Pupils34
P/T Ratio7.5
SP
Stillington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO61 1LA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.7%
Pupils30
P/T Ratio11.3
TC
Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO60 6NS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.0%
Pupils28
P/T Ratio3.1
Welburn Hall School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO62 7HQ
Special · Primary · Ages 8–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence13.0%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio8.4
Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO62 7HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence4.7%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio13.1
Sheriff Hutton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO60 6SH
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.4%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio18.8
Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO61 4TZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.6%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio18.6
Huby CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
York, YO61 1HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence3.5%
Pupils98
P/T Ratio14.2
RC
Roecliffe CofE Primary School
York, YO51 9LY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence3.7%
Pupils81
P/T Ratio19.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 42 primary schools in York, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | York | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 11% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,025 | £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.