Is Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 50 primary schools in York. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe?

Applications for Reception places at Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe

Q: What are Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QT

Local ranking14th of 50 primary schools in York

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 194
Boys: 80 (50%)
Girls: 80 (50%)
Capacity: 240 (67% full)
SEND: 8.3%
FSM Eligible: 9.8%
EAL: 4.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 4.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 27.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,423/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
White Other: 6.3%
White Irish: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

88.5%

White British

6.3%

White Other

1.1%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01904551630

ayjs@york.gov.uk

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Copmanthorpe Lane

York, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 146483
UKPRN: 10081657
Establishment No.: 3229
Trust: YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST

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