Poppleton Road Primary School
York, YO26 4UP · York · primary school
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33rd 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 — 6.9/10 against 2,539 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Poppleton Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school communicate progress to parents between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about Poppleton Road Primary School
Overview
Poppleton Road Primary School delivers an education where pupils generally achieve at the expected standard, with writing outcomes now above average. While the curriculum is well-organised and inclusive, the report highlights that work to improve attendance and behaviour is in its early stages and has not yet shown full impact.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well organised" with regular opportunities to revisit learning, helping pupils secure basic skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve well from their starting points" through appropriate adaptations.
- Early years provision is strong, with children demonstrating secure physical, social, and emotional skills.
- Personal development is "well-designed," teaching pupils about safety, relationships, and British values.
- Staff and parents report positive relationships, with leaders valuing staff wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish more effective approaches to ensure pupils consistently meet behaviour expectations, addressing incidents of "unkindness."
- Attendance requires improvement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils who are missing school more frequently.
- Pupils need to develop a more secure understanding of equality and protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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