The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trafalgar Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillthorpe School
Secondary · 530m away
York Steiner School
Independent · 801m away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 824m away
All Saints Catholic School York
Secondary · 875m away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 890m away
Scarcroft Primary School
Primary · 959m away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Fishergate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knavesmire Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knavesmire Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knavesmire Primary School?
Knavesmire Primary School currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knavesmire Primary School take?
Knavesmire Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knavesmire Primary School?
Knavesmire Primary School is in York, YO23 1HY, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knavesmire Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knavesmire Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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