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Yearsley Grove Primary School

York, YO31 9BXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#7,472
of 13,686 nationally

About Yearsley Grove Primary School

Yearsley Grove Primary School in York is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 379 pupils against a capacity of 399, so it is running close to full. Its intake reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage for the area: 23.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24 per cent, which places it above the York local authority norm. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 74 applications for 46 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 43 were first-preference applications, and the school made 43 first-preference offers, meaning every family who put it first got a place. The oversubscription ratio of 1.61 applicants per place signals a solid local reputation, though it is not among the most competitive primaries in York. Headteacher Vicki Kerr leads a school that is non-religious in character and offers nursery provision, which will appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYearsley Grove, York, York, YO31 9BX
HeadteacherVicki Kerr
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils379
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity379 / 399 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 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, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingTennisNetballRoundersCricketFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: yearsleygroveprimary.york.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Yearsley Grove 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.