The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 2QT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishopthorpe Infant School
Primary · Very close
Naburn Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Dringhouses Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Copmanthorpe Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Woodthorpe Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Fulford School
Secondary · 2.9km away
York Steiner School
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe?
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe take?
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe?
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe is in York, YO23 2QT, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe have a sixth form?
No, Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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