Headlands Primary School
York, YO32 2YH · York · primary school
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18th 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 the 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Headlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wild Gardening Club, take music lessons, sing in the Take Note Choir, or perform in Centre Stage.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Headlands Primary School
Overview
Headlands Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff maintain high expectations and foster a culture of kindness, respect, and resilience. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and are proud of their leadership roles, while the curriculum is generally well-structured to support strong progress in core subjects.
Strengths
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and use questioning effectively to help pupils make connections between subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- A new reading scheme is becoming embedded, with staff providing quick support to prevent pupils from falling behind.
- Leaders place a strong focus on pupils’ wider development, offering a range of extracurricular activities and promoting tolerance.
- Governors support and challenge school leaders effectively, and engagement with parents is a strong feature.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as art and design, the important knowledge pupils must learn and how this will be assessed are not clearly set out.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum in all foundation subjects clearly defines the key knowledge and assessment methods to help staff track pupil retention over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture established that includes appropriate checks on adults and systems to quickly identify and support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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