Knavesmire Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in York. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Knavesmire Primary School.

York, YO231HY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

83

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
78.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 92.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trafalgar Street
York, YO231HY
Phone
1904806545
Website
knavesmireprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142760
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Trafalgar Street, York, YO23 1HY
Website
https://www.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
482
Free School Meals
9.0% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
92.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
92.0 (+33.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.4 (12.1 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
482 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be positive Care for each other All succeed together Proud, positive and prepared

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Adam Cooper emphasising that children should enjoy learning, be enthusiastic and happy in school; learning should be fun as well as challenging, with respect for others.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Knavesmire Cool Kids Club

Facilities

Knavesmire Cool Kids Club Knavesmire Children’s Centre School Library

Curriculum Highlights

Knavesmire Character values shape the curriculum and the learning environment 50 Things to do before leaving Knavesmire Knavesmire 99 core reading texts Reading Passport to track reading progress International learning through partnerships (e.g., with El CIM School in Barcelona) and International Schools Award history

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Nursery Breakfast Wraparound – 8.00am – 09.00am; Nursery After School Wraparound – 3.00pm – 5.30pm; From January 2025, breakfast and after-school wraparound sessions for 3 and 4 year olds.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Excel Learning Trust as the Admission Authority. Applications can be made via the Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Scheme and via ParentPortal. The Local Authority will confirm the outcome in writing within 15 school days. If the application is refused, the Local Authority advises on the statutory appeal procedure. Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed are available in the Local Authority’s guide.

Financial Information

Core Nursery fees per hour – £6.00; Half day (3 hours) – £18.00; Nursery Wraparound Fees: Wraparound per hour – £5.00; Breakfast Wraparound – £5; Afterschool Wraparound – £12.50

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