Schools in York
Find schools in York with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in York
York has no state grammar schools but offers excellent comprehensive education. The city is known for strong primary and secondary schools. Popular family areas include Bishopthorpe, Haxby, and Strensall. York has a mix of community schools, academies, and faith schools. City of York Council handles school admissions, with applications opening in September.
Primary Schools in York
York has well-regarded primary schools across the city. Popular areas include Fulford, Haxby, and Bishopthorpe. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Fulford St Oswald's CE Primary
- Haxby Road Primary Academy
- Bishopthorpe Infant School
- Poppleton Road Primary School
- Clifton Green Primary School
Secondary Schools in York
York's secondary schools include strong comprehensives and faith schools. Examples include:
- Fulford School
- All Saints RC School
- Archbishop Holgate's School
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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