St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
103%
Capacity
217
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Clark, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7000th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 47 in York.
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 30 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 1 Winterscale Street, York, York, YO10 4BT |
| Headteacher | Clare Clark |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.5% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7000th of 13,686
Nationally
745th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
27th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
62%
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
8Facilities 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
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
1 Winterscale Street, York
York, YO10 4BT
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