Headlands Primary School
Oak Tree Lane, Holly Tree Meadows, Haxby, York, YO32 2YHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Headlands Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 33rd of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2013, report published 11 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Staff at Headlands School have high expectations for all pupils. The values of kindness, respect and resilience are a strong feature of the school. Pupils help one another inside and outside lessons. Older pupils act as play leaders and organise games at lunchtimes. Student librarians help to inspire a love of reading across the school. Digital leaders promote e-safety and run competitions for their fellow pupils throughout the school. Pupils are respectful of differences and understand that everyone is unique. Bullying is rare. If pupils fall out, staff help them to make up quickly. Pupils' behaviour is generally very good. When pupils' behaviour does not meet expectations, staff are quick to address this. Staff understand the challenges that pupils face inside and outside school. They encourage pupils to try their best and become resilient. Pupils feel safe and know that there is always someone to talk to if they are worried. The school council provides pupils of all ages with leadership opportunities. Pupils are proud to attend the school and of the responsibilities they have. School council members organise charity events and select new equipment for pupils to enjoy at lunchtimes. Older and younger pupils compete together as part of the school's house system. This creates a strong sense of community at the school.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as art and design, the important knowledge leaders want pupils to know and how this will be assessed are not clearly set out. This makes it difficult for staff to assess what pupils remember over time in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in all foundation subjects clearly sets out the important knowledge that pupils must learn and how this will be assessed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Headlands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Butterfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Wigginton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| New Earswick Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Huntington Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% 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 Andrew Buttery
- Phone
- 01904762356
- Address
- Oak Tree Lane, Holly Tree Meadows, Haxby, York, YO32 2YH
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 121367
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.