Yearsley Grove Primary School
York, YO31 9BX · York · primary school
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39th 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 — 1.5/10 against 2,785 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yearsley Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join colouring and computer clubs, play football, or participate in the Singing Squad. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 399. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Yearsley Grove Primary School
Overview
Yearsley Grove Primary School is described as a “happy, friendly and welcoming school” where adults develop “strong, positive relationships” with pupils. Leaders have been “determined to implement a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils,” an ambition that is “beginning to be realised.” The report highlights a caring environment where pupils feel safe and benefit from a wide range of activities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful and courteous,” and classrooms are “calm and settled places” that help learners engage.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a “strength of the school,” with adults effectively adapting tasks.
- Leaders “prioritise reading,” ensuring pupils develop “fluency and accuracy” from an early stage.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum enables pupils to consider social issues sensitively, promoting thoughtful discussion.
- Staff workload is “considered carefully by leaders” when making strategic decisions, supporting effective professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “revitalise their work with parents” to ensure all pupils attend regularly, as some miss out on vital learning.
- Leaders need to ensure curriculum content is “delivered consistently well across the board,” as they do not currently check implementation in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders being “proactive in their approach” and alert to signs of abuse.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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