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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

York, YO31 7PBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3399 of 13,686 nationally

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in York is a state-funded voluntary academy with a Roman Catholic character, currently educating 263 pupils against a capacity of 280. That means the school is running close to full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 63 applications for just 32 places, with 30 of those offers going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.97, meaning nearly two families compete for every place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed-gender and takes children from age 3, with nursery provision on site. Helen Keith is the headteacher, and the school’s religious character as Roman Catholic will naturally shape its ethos and admissions criteria, though the data doesn’t specify how faith-based prioritisation works.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMonkgate, York, York, YO31 7PB
HeadteacherHelen Keith
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils263
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity263 / 280 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.