The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
1 Winterscale Street, Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFishergate Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 622m away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 825m away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 828m away
York Steiner School
Independent · 932m away
Scarcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Millthorpe School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Knavesmire Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is in York, YO10 4BT, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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