St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York, YO10 4BT · York · primary school
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25th 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 2,880 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. 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, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dragons’ Den club, play outdoor basketball, and participate in arts and crafts. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St George’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "safe, kind and happy" environment where pupils feel they belong. Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that enables all pupils to succeed, with a particular emphasis on reading and character development. The school provides effective support for vulnerable groups, ensuring that children with special educational needs or those new to the English language are well supported and able to catch up.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as welcoming, with staff providing "positive interactions and targeted praise" that help children feel valued.
- Reading is a "key focus," with staff well trained in phonics and pupils enjoying access to a "wide range of good-quality texts."
- The curriculum is carefully planned, allowing pupils to articulate how learning builds over time, particularly in mathematics.
- Behaviour is managed effectively through "positive approaches," resulting in "purposeful and calm" classroom environments.
- Trustees and governors provide "highly effective support and challenge," demonstrating due regard for staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not break knowledge down clearly enough; leaders must ensure knowledge is "identified and ordered consistently well across all subjects."
- Staff occasionally fail to correct pupils’ phonic errors; the school must prioritise the "correct application of the phonics programme," particularly the use of "pure sounds."
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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