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Bishopthorpe Infant School

York, YO23 2QQPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bishopthorpe Infant School

Bishopthorpe Infant School is a small state primary in York, with just 98 pupils on roll against a capacity of 170, meaning it is currently well below its maximum intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.2%, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively advantaged catchment. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 68 applications for 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.43, and 27 of those applications were first-preference offers. This indicates that while the school is not full, it is a popular choice among local families, particularly those living closest to the school gates. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 5 to 7, so it is an infant-only setting rather than a full primary. Headteacher Kerry Davies leads a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating, with the most recent ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirming that standards are being upheld.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSim Balk Lane, York, York, YO23 2QQ
HeadteacherKerry Davies
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils98
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity98 / 170 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersSwimmingDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bishopthorpeinfantschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishopthorpe Infant School

Bishopthorpe Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.