Fishergate Primary School
Fishergate, York, YO10 4APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fishergate Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 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 November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2017, report published 4 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Fishergate Primary School is a special place for pupils to learn, develop and grow. Pupils, staff, governors and parents and carers are proud to be part of its community. This collaboration supports the school's aim to 'achieve great things together'. Leaders and staff have developed effective partnerships with parents. Parents value and appreciate this approach. It is one of the many strengths of the school. Pupils are caring and thoughtful. They consider other people's feelings. Pupils say that no one is left out in their school. It is a place where difference is celebrated. The school's inclusive ethos enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to feel valued members of the school community. Leaders have developed a behaviour policy that is known and understood. The three simple school rules - respect, ready and safe - underpin the work of everyone and provide clear guidance to all pupils about how to behave. Classrooms are calm and purposeful working environments. Pupils move around school sensibly. They are polite and friendly to visitors. Occasional incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly by leaders. Consideration is given to the needs of all involved. Leaders ensure that they regularly review pupils' behaviour following any incident so that appropriate support can be provided.
What the school should improve
- Some groups of pupils do not make as much progress as they should. The gap between disadvantaged pupils and non-disadvantaged pupils has widened since the pandemic. Leaders should further develop the strategies already implemented, so that the achievement of disadvantaged pupils is in line with their non-disadvantaged peers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
291 pupils on roll, with places for 340
Schools near Fishergate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Scarcroft Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Knavesmire Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christina Clarke
- Phone
- 01904555335
- Address
- Fishergate, York, YO10 4AP
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 121277
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.