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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

York, YO10 3AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,957
of 13,686 nationally

About Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Osbaldwick Primary Academy is a state primary in York with a noticeably different intake profile from many of its local peers. The school has capacity for 420 pupils but currently enrols 275, meaning it is operating well below its maximum. That spare capacity is not for want of demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 58 applications for 30 places, with all 30 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28 per cent, which is significantly above the national primary average and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it is non-denominational in character. The headteacher is Matthew Brown, who has overseen a notable improvement in the school’s Ofsted rating since taking the helm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Leyes/The Lane, York, York, YO10 3AX
HeadteacherMatthew Brown
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils275
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity275 / 420 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: osbaldwick.ebor.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osbaldwick Primary Academy

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