Best Primary & Secondary Schools in York 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 74 schools across York. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

63.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

47.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Skelton Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
🥈	Knavesmire Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
🥉	Lord Deramore's Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
4.	Ralph Butterfield Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
5.	Woodthorpe Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
6.	Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
7.	St Paul's Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
8.	Danesgate Community Not applicable	Good	80	View school
9.	Carr Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Hob Moor Oaks Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
11.	Dunnington Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Bishopthorpe Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Applefields School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Wigginton Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
15.	Fulford School Secondary	Outstanding	79	View school
16.	Hempland Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
17.	OneSchool Global York Campus Not applicable	—	78	View school
18.	Scarcroft Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
19.	St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
20.	All Saints Catholic School York Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in York?

There are 74 primary & secondary schools in York, of which 9 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in York?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in York is Skelton Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in York?

Primary and secondary school applications in York are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the York council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in York?

12% of primary & secondary schools in York are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 77% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.