Heworth Church of England Primary School
53 Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heworth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 86th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2012, report published 23 April 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 June 2024
This small school has a big heart, seamlessly integrated into a larger community with a shared vision for every child to flourish academically, spiritually and culturally. The values of 'courage, perseverance, respect and compassion' thread through every aspect of the school's work. Pupils understand and embody these values, supporting each other to meet them. Pupils and staff talk about the 'family feel' that there is here, creating a happy and welcoming environment. Most pupils display high standards of behaviour and listen attentively to their teachers. On the rare occasions that there is bullying, staff act quickly to help pupils. Pupils are confident to share concerns they have with staff. They know that these trusted adults will look after them. Pupils benefit from the curriculum and wider opportunities that the school provides for them. Educational trips and visits from different community members and professionals bring learning to life for pupils. There are opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs. Leadership opportunities, such as being a member of the school council, a library monitor or worship leader, further enhance pupils' school experience.
What the school should improve
- Support plans for pupils with additional needs, including some who have SEND, are not consistently precise. As a result, teaching staff do not always have the information they need to best help these pupils overcome the challenges they face. The school should ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are clearly identified, and that teaching staff have the information, knowledge and support they need to help all pupils learn well.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the school's key improvement priorities and the steps intended to achieve them. This hinders the effectiveness of strategic leaders in both supporting and holding the school accountable for improvement. The school and the trust should ensure that key improvement priorities and corresponding strategies are clearly defined, communicated to relevant stakeholders, and regularly reviewed and updated to further support continuous improvement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
142 pupils on roll, with places for 135
Schools near Heworth Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hempland Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| Park Grove Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon White
- Phone
- 01904806330
- Address
- 53 Heworth Road, York, YO31 0AA
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 142845
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.