A good academy converter school in York. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-4.0 per year)
Down -4.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart."
Archbishop of York’s C.E Junior School is a Church of England school with Church School status. Its Christian ethos is woven into daily life, worship styles are varied, and Religious Education is taught in accordance with the City of York SACRE (SACRE 2021-2026). Collective Worship is held regularly and services are conducted in the local church each term. Parents retain the right to withdraw their children from religious grounds acts. The school engages with Diocesan and local church partners (e.g., Diocese of York, St Andrew’s Church, YoYo Trust) and has links through the Yorkshire Learning Trust.
Executive Headteacher Kerry Davies welcomes families and outlines AYJS’s PRIDE values, Christian ethos, and partnership within the Yorkshire Learning Trust, inviting visits to experience the school.
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Pupil Premium funding is used to employ and train additional staff to support pupils’ learning and social development. AYJS publishes a Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and uses funding to raise attainment for disadvantaged pupils, with monitoring of impact termly.
Published Admission Number (PAN) is 60 for Year 3. Admissions are processed by City of York Council. Details include Year 3 intake and in-year admissions processes, with deadlines and national offer timelines described on the school’s admissions information.