Osbaldwick Primary Academy
York, YO10 3AX · York · primary school
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21st 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 — 6.1/10 against 2,609 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Osbaldwick Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Folkestra Club, Dodgeball Club, and Choir Club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Overview
Osbaldwick Primary Academy provides a "nurturing atmosphere" where pupils are "friendly and polite" and enjoy being part of the school community. The report highlights that the school has successfully raised the ambition of its curriculum, resulting in pupils making "positive progress" in reading, writing, and mathematics. Personal development is judged as outstanding, with pupils benefiting from extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills and engage with the wider community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "taught in a logical order" with regular checks, such as ‘memory lane’, helping pupils "remember key facts over time."
- Reading provision is strong; children learn to read "quickly and accurately" from Reception, with effective interventions for those needing support.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils engaging in "enterprise projects," musical events, and meaningful conversations about British values and safety.
- Staff are "committed to making Osbaldwick a welcoming and inclusive school," ensuring new arrivals settle quickly.
- Governance is effective, with "clarity and shared direction" regarding trust and school priorities, and staff feel their well-being is a priority.
Areas to improve
- Guidance for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks "sufficient clarity," meaning support is not always "timely enough or precisely focused."
- Staff do not consistently make pedagogical choices that link closely to intended learning, limiting pupils' ability to "deepen their knowledge consistently well across all areas."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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