Badger Hill Primary Academy
About Badger Hill Primary Academy
Badger Hill Primary Academy is a state primary school in York that currently educates 190 pupils, operating below its official capacity of 210 places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.9%, which is worth noting in the context of the local authority average. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 71 total applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. Of those, 21 were first-preference applications, and all 21 received offers. This suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, despite not being the most academically selective option in the area. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11 under headteacher Vicky Hunter. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in October 2024, confirmed that standards were maintained, and the school retains its overall Good rating, with leadership and management also judged Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 52 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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