Fishergate Primary School
York, YO10 4AP · York · primary school
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26th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,352 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fishergate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Giggles club, KS2 Chess, Karate, Rainbows and Brownies, York Dance Works, York Allstars TaeKwonDo, Year 4/5/6 Art Club, and York Tai Chi. Music options include Keyboard/Piano, Recorder, Guitar, Singing, Violin, and Lets Act Drama. Total Sports and an after-school club are also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Fishergate Primary School
Overview
Fishergate Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “special place for pupils to learn, develop and grow.” The inspection confirms that leaders and staff have maintained high standards, fostering a proud community where collaboration supports the aim to “achieve great things together.”
Strengths
- The school’s inclusive ethos ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel valued, with “difference [being] celebrated.”
- The “Fishergate curriculum” is praised for being “ambitious in its intent,” with knowledge and skills “carefully sequenced” and broken down into smaller steps to aid retention.
- Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by three simple rules—“respect, ready and safe”—creating “calm and purposeful working environments.”
- Early years provide a “strong start,” with adults using “skilful questioning” to develop children’s thinking and independence.
- Leaders have relaunched phonics teaching with clarity, and initiatives like book fairs promote a “love of reading.”
Areas to improve
- The achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils has widened; leaders must further develop strategies so disadvantaged pupils’ achievement is “in line with their non-disadvantaged peers.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear processes to identify at-risk pupils and regular opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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