The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mrs Christina Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 924m away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 933m away
Scarcroft Primary School
Primary · 953m away
Millthorpe School
Secondary · 1.0km away
York Steiner School
Independent · 1.0km away
Knavesmire Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fishergate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fishergate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fishergate Primary School?
Fishergate Primary School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fishergate Primary School take?
Fishergate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fishergate Primary School?
Fishergate Primary School is in York, YO10 4AP, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fishergate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fishergate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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