Bishopthorpe Infant School

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bishopthorpe Infant School is a primary school in York for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 70 schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 June 2012, report published 5 July 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

97 pupils on roll, with places for 170

Eligible for free school meals5.2%

5.2%, 21.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.2%

8.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishopthorpe Infant School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Dringhouses Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Naburn Church of England Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Woodthorpe Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	69% met the expected standard
Knavesmire Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	84% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 5 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Kerry Davies
Phone: 01904552399
Website: bishopthorpeinfantschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QQ
Local authority: York
URN: 148823

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.