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Wigginton Primary School

York, YO32 2FZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2856 of 13,686 nationally

About Wigginton Primary School

Wigginton Primary School’s headline metrics put it comfortably ahead of the York local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) sits at 62%, Wigginton achieves 75% — a clear 13-point gap that places it 8th out of 47 primary schools in the area. That puts it in the top 25% of schools nationally by this measure, and in the top 18% regionally across Yorkshire and the Humber. It’s not quite at the level of the very top performers in York — Knavesmire, Lord Deramore’s and Ralph Butterfield all score higher — but it’s a strong, reliable performer that consistently outperforms the typical local school. The school’s ranking score of 75 reflects solid, above-average outcomes across the board, making it a dependable choice for families who want results that are clearly better than the norm without the pressure of an elite setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestfield Lane, York, York, YO32 2FZ
HeadteacherPaul Laycock
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils243
Free School Meals (FSM)2.9%
School Capacity243 / 280 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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