Acomb Primary School
West Bank, York, YO24 4ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Acomb Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 31st of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 18 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Acomb Primary School has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils love their school. They demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to their education. Leaders and subject champions have exceptionally high expectations for pupils. They share a vision that puts the pupils at the forefront of everything the school does. The school's values of resilience, aspiration, integrity and respect are constantly modelled by pupils and adults. Pupils are extremely polite and articulate. The school environment is purposeful, calm and orderly. Leaders ensure that pupils have opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. For example, key stage 2 playtime buddies model positive behaviour to the younger children, promoting social skills and teamwork. The school's 'Acorns' initiative enhances pupils' learning. These are a wide, rich set of experiences that give pupils opportunities to develop their character and to make a difference to the school, their community and the wider world. For example, pupils visit local landmarks, perform a Shakespeare play at a York theatre, contribute to the community by tidying the park and support charities. The school provides an extensive extra-curricular offer. There is strong take-up by pupils to develop their talents and interests in activities like, sport, music, science, art and the environment.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
312 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Acomb Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Carr Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Haynes
- Phone
- 01904806799
- Address
- West Bank, York, YO24 4ES
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 144265
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.