Escrick Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Carr Lane, Escrick, York, YO19 6JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Escrick Church of England Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 8th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 29 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

Escrick Church of England Primary School is a happy and welcoming school at the heart of the village. It is a place where pupils are truly able to flourish. The school's well-maintained grounds, including a forest school, provide pupils with opportunities to explore and grow in confidence. Links with organisations in the village, and further afield, enable pupils to contribute positively to projects in the local area. Leaders have high expectations and aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations well. The school's ethos and values support pupils to become responsible and respectful individuals. Pupils recognise that their actions have consequences. They value, and benefit from, the range of opportunities available to them. Pupils behave well. A small number of pupils, sometimes, find it difficult to meet the school's expectations. The school's nurturing approach supports these pupils effectively. Over time, they begin to settle into school routines. Pupils feel safe in school. They trust adults and know that they can speak to someone if they are worried about something. Incidents of bullying are rare. Leaders respond quickly when they occur.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders have not clearly defined the crucial knowledge that pupils need to learn in all subjects as they progress through the school. Teachers do not consistently know the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn in some subjects. Leaders should continue to develop the school's curriculum, so that key knowledge is identified to enable them to accurately identify gaps in pupils' learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

180 pupils on roll, with places for 154

Eligible for free school meals5%

5%, 21.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.7%

1.7%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Escrick Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Naburn Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Riccall Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe4 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Bishopthorpe Infant School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Emma Miller
Address
Carr Lane, Escrick, York, YO19 6JQ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
URN
148120

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.