Park Grove Primary Academy
York, YO31 8LG · York · primary school
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34th 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,023 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Grove Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Board Game Club, Mindfulness Club, Dodgeball Club, Young Voices Choir, Dance club, and Revision club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the November 2025 inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Park Grove Primary Academy
Overview
Park Grove Primary Academy is described as a "highly inclusive school" where pupils enjoy "warm, caring relationships with staff" and a "vibrant, well-resourced learning environment." The report highlights a "strong culture of mutual respect" and effective pastoral support, though it notes that attainment for disadvantaged pupils and those with low prior attainment has historically been below national averages.
Strengths
- Attendance is "broadly in line with national averages," driven by effective strategies and targeted use of pupil premium funding.
- Behaviour is positive, with "calm and orderly" classrooms where bullying is "not tolerated" and resolved swiftly.
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious, and carefully sequenced," with recent refinements showing "early signs of positive impact."
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and receive comprehensive professional learning opportunities, fostering a "strong sense of cooperation."
- Inclusion procedures are "well-established," ensuring pupils with additional needs are identified quickly and supported consistently.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must support teachers to "identify and close gaps in pupils’ foundational knowledge and skills" in writing, particularly where these gaps have been persistent.
- Leaders should "drive up standards of attainment for disadvantaged pupils and low prior attainers" to align their outcomes with national counterparts.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "more detailed knowledge" of personal development topics, including world religions, fundamental British values, and healthy lifestyles.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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