Haxby Road Primary Academy
126%
Capacity
284
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Haxby Road Primary Academy
Haxby Road Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 284 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (126% of 225 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Haxby Road Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Robinson, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11781st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 47 in York.
Haxby Road Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Haxby Road Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, Haxby Road Primary Academy 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 154 Haxby Road, York, York, YO31 8JN |
| Headteacher | Laura Robinson |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 284 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 284 / 225 (126% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11781st of 13,686
Nationally
1283rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
41st of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
154 Haxby Road, York
York, YO31 8JN
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