Knavesmire Primary School
Trafalgar Street, York, YO23 1HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Knavesmire Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 2nd of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 20 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils receive a wonderful start to their education. They have many opportunities to develop academically and emotionally. Leaders are highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to meet their teachers' expectations. Achievement at this school is exceptional. Pupils are enthusiastic, engaged and have a love for learning. Classrooms buzz with purposeful chatter as pupils debate and discuss exciting content in lessons. Pupils are independent and curious. They like to ask questions and are keen to find out more. They listen attentively to adults and follow instructions respectfully. Pupils chat happily as they move around school. They play beautifully together outside, enjoying the outdoor library and selection of books. Pupils talk nicely to each other. They are polite and articulate. They know what bullying is but say it does not happen. They know that staff would do the right thing if it ever did happen. Pupils would recommend the school to others as its safe, welcoming and there are lots of fun things to do. Pupils like the fact that you don't have to be brilliant at something to join in. They say everyone gets on well and is encouraged to take part in the 'huge' range of clubs on offer. Pupils are expected to work hard and contribute to the life of the school. They take their playleader roles seriously and enjoy being part of the pupil action groups.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
484 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Knavesmire Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Fishergate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Dringhouses Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Cooper
- Phone
- 01904806545
- Address
- Trafalgar Street, York, YO23 1HY
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 142760
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.