Wigginton Primary School
York, YO32 2FZ · York · primary school
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7th 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 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wigginton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cookery Club, Kids with Bricks, Musicstars, STEM Club, and Fox & Friends Nature Club. Sports include ABC Tennis, Athletics, York City FC Foundation Football, and Netball. Arts options cover Guitar Lessons, Instrumental & Vocal Lessons, and Singstars. Trips include Kingswood and Dearne Valley residencies.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils participate?
What Ofsted said about Wigginton Primary School
Overview
Wigginton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy, caring and stimulating environment" where pupils are proud to attend. The inspection confirms that leaders are ambitious and knowledgeable, ensuring a broad curriculum that fosters creativity, resilience, and independence. Pupils benefit from high expectations and a culture where respect for others is essential, resulting in exceptionally good behaviour.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exceptionally good," with pupils being polite, kind, and keen to solve minor issues independently.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a well-embedded phonics approach and quick support for those finding it difficult.
- The mathematics curriculum is carefully planned, offering daily opportunities for pupils to explore and extend their learning.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, including musical lessons and visits to local theatres and museums.
- Staff are well-supported by the governing body, and parents are positive about how caring the staff are.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the school has not clearly identified the important knowledge pupils need to remember, meaning learning does not always build effectively over time.
- Leaders recognise there is more to do to ensure mathematics is taught consistently in the early years to support future learning in Year 1.
- The school is actively seeking ways to extend pupils’ understanding of diversity and difference in modern-day society.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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