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Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe

York, YO23 2QTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,256
of 13,686 nationally

About Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe

Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School in Bishopthorpe is a Church of England primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently teaching 194 pupils against a capacity of 240. That leaves around a fifth of places unfilled, suggesting the school is not oversubscribed and may have room for late applicants or in-year transfers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.8%, which is below the national average and indicates a relatively affluent intake for a state school. The school operates as a junior school only, so children typically join in Year 3 after completing infant education elsewhere. Its location in the York local authority places it within a competitive primary market, but the lack of admission pressure implied by the spare capacity could appeal to families seeking a smaller, less crowded setting. The school's religious character as CofE may also attract parents looking for a faith-based environment without the formality of a faith school admission code.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCopmanthorpe Lane, York, York, YO23 2QT
HeadteacherKerry Davies
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity194 / 240 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsCricketRoundersNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.