New Earswick Primary School
York, YO32 4BY · York · primary school
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46th 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 — 1.9/10 against 903 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Earswick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join RockSteady Guitar, Drawing, Animation, Chess, Clare’s Kitchen, Singing/Young Voices, Kids with Bricks, and Oasis clubs. Sports include Karate, Athletics, Football, Rugby, Dodgeball, and Yoga, alongside Christmas crafts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about New Earswick Primary School
Overview
New Earswick Primary School is described as a "calm and orderly place" where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The report highlights a "culture of high expectations" and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, though attendance rates remain below national averages.
Strengths
- Early years staff "consistently maximise opportunities for children to learn" through purposeful activities and strong vocabulary development.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with leaders effectively identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND through personalised provision.
- Leaders have designed a "broad and well-structured curriculum" that gives staff and pupils a clear understanding of what is taught.
- Pupils develop a "secure sense of right and wrong" and benefit from carefully planned experiences that promote character development and wellbeing.
- Staff receive "effective training" to implement curriculum adaptations, ensuring teachers can support all pupils successfully.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to improve pupils' attendance rates, particularly for those with special educational needs, by working closely with parents and removing barriers.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "strong foundations in spelling and handwriting" to achieve greater accuracy and proficiency in writing across all subjects.
- Leaders need to embed recent changes to the teaching of reading so that more pupils secure consistently positive outcomes in phonics and national tests.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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