Fishergate Primary School

About Fishergate Primary School

Fishergate Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 301 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 340 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fishergate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christina Clarke, it falls under York local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4531st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 47 in York.

Fishergate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 38 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fishergate Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in York, Fishergate Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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