The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mrs Jemma Dunne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFulford School
Secondary · Very close
York Steiner School
Independent · 790m away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 807m away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 851m away
Knavesmire Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Fishergate Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in York, YO10 4LX, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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