Haxby Road Primary Academy
York, YO31 8JN · York · primary school
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29th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 2,451 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haxby Road Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum adapt for the 17.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Haxby Road Primary Academy
Overview
Haxby Road Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by pupils who are “proud of their school” and demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence. Leaders are described as “ambitious and aspirational,” providing a high-quality curriculum supported by a creative extra-curricular offer that prioritises personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “safe and happy,” appreciating the “care, nurture and support” provided by adults who help them manage anxiety.
- The curriculum has been streamlined to prioritise important knowledge, with teachers checking understanding daily and providing immediate small-group support if needed.
- The enhanced resource provision is a strength, offering an “ambitious and tailored” curriculum with expert emotional and pastoral support for pupils with specific needs.
- Governors play an “active role” in the school, visiting regularly to ensure leaders’ actions are successful and maintaining well-defined layers of accountability.
- Pupils display “trust, kindness and self-belief,” creating a “friendly, welcoming environment where everyone is valued.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review the phonics structure to ensure all pupils receive daily sessions matched to their needs, as some currently find sessions too difficult.
- Leaders, parents, and carers need to work together to reduce persistent absenteeism, which prevents pupils from accessing the curriculum and risks them falling behind.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous checks and systems ensuring concerns are “immediately identified, and action is taken.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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