St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO10 4LX · York · primary school
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11th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,247 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a gardening club, attend art clubs, and take keyboard lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
St Oswald’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a community where "care, kindness, and warmth are on offer to all." The school maintains high ambitions for pupils, fostering a positive environment where staff and pupils "live and breathe the school’s vision" of learning and caring for one another.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident" and "independent learners" who trust adults and enjoy spending time with each other, resulting in "excellent" behaviour and very rare bullying.
- Reading is central to the school’s ethos, with staff ensuring pupils are "fluent readers" through a well-resourced curriculum that includes a unique "reading spine" of donated books.
- The early years provision offers a "carefully considered" environment where children learn through play, developing curiosity and deep thinking skills.
- Staff are described as having their "dream job," feeling "extremely well supported personally and professionally" by leaders who prioritise workload and well-being.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "integral members" of the community, receiving prompt and effective support to access the rich curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The impact of recent curriculum refinements is "not embedded," meaning pupils do not consistently achieve the school’s ambitious expectations.
- The school should continue to support middle leaders and staff to "consistently implement the updated curriculum in all lessons" to help pupils achieve the highest possible outcomes.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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