The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Haynes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Bank, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHob Moor Oaks School
Special school · 471m away
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Academy · 471m away
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Primary · 471m away
Poppleton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Inspire Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
York High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Carr Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Catholic School York
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Acomb Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Acomb Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acomb Primary School?
Acomb Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acomb Primary School take?
Acomb Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acomb Primary School?
Acomb Primary School is in York, YO24 4ES, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acomb Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Acomb Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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