Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe
Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe is a primary school in York for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 19th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 October 2023, report published 5 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 October 2023
The pupils of Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School have an energy and curiosity that is a pleasure to see. They are proud of their school. Staff have high ambitions for pupils' achievement. Overall, the majority of pupils achieve well. The community is fully invested in the school. Pupils feel supported and know the staff they can turn to if they have worries. The vast majority of pupils are respectful and treat each other with kindness. This creates a calm atmosphere in the school. Expectations for behaviour are clear and the pupils know how to behave when in school. Throughout the inspection, pupils were polite and helpful. The school offers a range of activities and educational visits for all pupils. Sports clubs, handbell and residential visits are available to all. The variety of clubs allows pupils to build their experiences over their time at the school. Pupils play an important part in shaping what happens in school. The school council, sports council and house captains represent the pupils. These younger leaders share suggestions with staff. The introduction of different sports clubs is one example of where the pupils' voice has resulted in positive change.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is still making refinements to the curriculum. What, when and how pupils are to learn are not yet clearly set out. This means that, sometimes, learning does not build effectively on what pupils already know and can do. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum in every subject is clearly thought out. It should ensure that staff adhere to it consistently, so that pupils are able to reach their full potential in all curriculum subjects.
- At present, subject leaders are limited in their ability to check, review and evaluate the implementation of their curriculum areas. They will benefit from further opportunities to check, review and evaluate the implementation of their curriculum areas, such as by observing lessons. This will allow them to play a more effective role in checking, reviewing and evaluating the school's work in their subjects and in supporting school improvement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Dringhouses Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Copmanthorpe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Davies
- Phone
- 01904551630
- Address
- Copmanthorpe Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QT
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 146483
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.