The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr Paul Laycock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Westfield Lane, Wigginton, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wigginton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wigginton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigginton Primary School?
Wigginton Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigginton Primary School take?
Wigginton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wigginton Primary School?
Wigginton Primary School is in York, YO32 2FZ, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigginton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wigginton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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