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Knavesmire Primary School
Trafalgar Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1HY, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
486
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in academic performance, boasting 84% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school's impressive LocaleIQ score of 97.3 indicates it outperforms 97% of schools in the area, reflecting strong overall quality and parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other6.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.94417, -1.08932 · YO23 1HY
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142760
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Knavesmire Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Knavesmire Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Knavesmire Primary School a good school?
Knavesmire Primary School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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