Best Primary Schools in York 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 50 schools across York. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

18%

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	80	View school
🥈	St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥉	Knavesmire Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
4.	Ralph Butterfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
5.	Hempland Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
6.	Wigginton Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
7.	Scarcroft Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
8.	St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
9.	Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
10.	Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
11.	Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
12.	Rufforth Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
13.	Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
14.	Dunnington Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
15.	St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
16.	Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
17.	Dringhouses Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
18.	Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
19.	St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Lord Deramore's Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in York?

There are 50 primary schools in York, of which 9 (18%) 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?

18% of primary schools in York are rated Outstanding and 68% 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.