Yearsley Grove Primary School
95%
Capacity
379
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Yearsley Grove Primary School
Yearsley Grove Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 379 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 399 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Yearsley Grove Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicki Kerr, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7472nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 47 in York.
Yearsley Grove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 46 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Yearsley Grove Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, Yearsley Grove 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yearsley Grove, York, York, YO31 9BX |
| Headteacher | Vicki Kerr |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 379 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 379 / 399 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7472nd of 13,686
Nationally
793rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
29th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
61%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yearsley Grove, York
York, YO31 9BX
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