Copmanthorpe Primary School
Low Green, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Copmanthorpe Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 50th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2014, report published 19 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Copmanthorpe Primary School is caring and inclusive. Pupils are happy to come to school and feel safe here. Pupils say that in their school 'everyone is welcome' and 'no one is left out'. The school celebrates diversity and difference through assemblies and attendance at events, such as York Pride. Bullying is not a problem. Pupils are confident that if it did happen, adults would sort it out quickly. Older pupils look after younger pupils through the school's buddy system. The school has created 'families' of pupils. The families meet on different occasions throughout the year for an event, such as a picnic. Leaders have high expectations for both behaviour and achievement. Most pupils behave and achieve well. There are some inconsistencies in the expectations staff have for behaviour. This results in a minority of pupils displaying off-task behaviour in lessons. Pupils value the many opportunities that are on offer to them in the wider curriculum. There is a wide range of sporting events that they can choose to take part in, such as archery and orienteering. Pupils are clear that everyone has equal access to these. Older pupils enjoy taking on roles and responsibilities such as becoming a play leader. Pupils talk enthusiastically about forest school sessions that take place in the school's grounds.
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in the way phonics is taught. Some teaching strategies are confusing for pupils and some opportunities to correct errors in pencil grip and letter formation are missed. This impacts on pupils' spelling and handwriting as they move through the school. The school should ensure that there are consistent expectations in place for how phonics is taught and that all staff adhere to these expectations.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
273 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Copmanthorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dringhouses Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Dancer
- Phone
- 01904554535
- Address
- Low Green, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SB
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 132047
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.