Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 29th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 2 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils are proud to be a part of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. They treat their school and each other with high levels of respect. The 'corridor crew' helps younger pupils find their way around school safely, and the eco-leaders take care of the school environment. The school values of kindness, respect and resilience are lived out by the staff and pupils. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The well-chosen curriculum provides broad and exciting learning. Pupils achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported throughout the school day. The curriculum in Nursery and Reception is excellent. The extensive learning environment in the early years fosters independence, exploration and discovery. Pupils meet the school's high expectations for behaviour at all points of the school day. Pupils are motivated by the rewards in school. Staff take time to verbally praise pupils regularly, and pupils do the same to their peers. Pupils are excited by their learning. They know their learning is important and are keen to do well. Pupils relish the variety of leadership opportunities and extra- curricular activities on offer. The school's systems to promote the importance of regular attendance work well. Pupils attend school regularly and on time.
What the school should improve
- The school's systems to check what pupils know and remember are more developed in some curriculum subjects than in others. As a result, in some subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always identified. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and addressed consistently.
- Some pupils have a limited understanding of other religions and cultures. This means some pupils do not have enough knowledge and understanding to demonstrate the respect they intend to. The school should prepare pupils for life in modern Britain through developing their understanding of other religions and cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 444
Schools near Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Carr Infant School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | Not published |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Carr Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Linda Collier
- Phone
- 01904795930
- Address
- Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6JT
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 141914
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.