Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
York, YO32 5UH · York · primary school
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32nd 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 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, Science, Young Voices, and School Parliament clubs. Sports include swimming, football, tag rugby, golf, cross country, athletics, netball, and tennis. Year 6 students go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 496 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy are described as “friendly, positive and respectful” who feel safe and happy. The school fosters a “calm and purposeful environment” where high expectations drive strong academic achievement and exceptional behaviour.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are “exceptional”, with bullying being “very rare” and staff dealing with issues “quickly and effectively”.
- The curriculum is “meticulously” planned in most subjects, ensuring pupils have a “secure understanding” and can build new learning on prior knowledge.
- Early years provision is strong, with “high-quality phonics teaching” enabling children to become “confident and fluent readers”.
- Personal development is “ambitious” and “carefully planned”, preparing pupils to be “eloquent and mature individuals”.
- Governance is “effective”, with a “knowledgeable and committed governing body” that holds leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects”, the curriculum does not “identify essential knowledge precisely enough”, leading to gaps in pupils’ recall.
- The school should ensure curriculums in these subjects “precisely identify the key knowledge” so pupils can build on “strong recall of their prior learning”.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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