St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO23 3PD · York · primary school
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15th 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 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music, Choir, Computing, Recorder, Gardening, and Art clubs, alongside Total Sports, Dance, Football, and Swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils and staff embody the vision of ‘small school, big heart, learning and growing together’. Pupils are safe, confident, and benefit from warm relationships, including supportive buddy systems between older and younger children. The inspection judges the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are confident that adults will listen and help resolve their concerns.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with effective phonics support ensuring pupils read fluently.
- Pupils enjoy leadership opportunities and participate actively in community events and collective worship.
- Staff work positively as a team, supported by engaged leaders and governors.
- The early years environment is bright, with accessible resources enabling children to self-select play equipment.
Areas to improve
- The school lacks an effective system for checking pupils’ knowledge across the wider curriculum, meaning gaps in learning are not identified.
- Some aspects of the wider curriculum are not fully developed, with unclear sequencing of knowledge and skills in subjects like art and design.
- Staff have not received sufficient training and time to monitor the impact of their subjects, preventing leaders from judging if the curriculum is delivered as intended.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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