Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Capacity
420
Pupils
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Demand
About Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School sits comfortably above the York local authority average for Key Stage 2, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 62%. That five-percentage-point gap places the school 18th out of 47 primary schools in York, putting it in the top half of the local league table. The school’s ranking score of 67 also lands it in the top 50 nationally for this metric, though it sits some way behind the top three schools in the LA, which all score above 85. For a Catholic voluntary academy with a full roll of 420 pupils, these results suggest solid, above-average academic performance without being among the very highest flyers in the city.
A closer look at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results reveals particular strengths in reading and maths. The average reading score was 108, and the average maths score was 107, both above the national benchmark of 100. In reading, 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 46% reached the higher standard; in maths, 82% met the expected standard and 43% reached the higher standard. Writing was weaker by comparison, with 75% at the expected standard and just 13% at the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision were all judged Good. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over more than a decade.
The school is oversubscribed: for 52 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 83 applications, with 51 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.6 reflects its popularity among local families. Facilities include a chapel, forest school, sensory room, music rooms, art studios, and a sports hall with playing fields. There is a broad range of clubs from chess and choir to science club and drama, and sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, and swimming. The school’s SEND provision covers seven areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disability. With nursery provision on site and a Catholic character, this school will particularly suit families seeking a faith-based primary with strong behaviour standards and above-average academic outcomes, especially in reading and maths.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hamilton Drive, York, York, YO24 4JW |
| Headteacher | Sophie Adams |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5477th of 13,686
Nationally
563rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
18th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British76.2%
- White (other)12.6%
- Mixed3.4%
- Asian2.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
Hamilton Drive, York
York, YO24 4JW
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