St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
91%
Capacity
178
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 178 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 195 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christie Clarke, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6308th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 47 in York.
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 19 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Paul's Terrace, York, York, YO24 4BJ |
| Headteacher | Christie Clarke |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 195 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6308th of 13,686
Nationally
655th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
23rd of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
64%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
69
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
St Paul's Terrace, York
York, YO24 4BJ
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